Joy Young Obituary
The passing of Joy Young of New Albany, Mississippi occurred on September 14, 2026. Joy, born on April 12, 1942, shared life with family, friends, and community. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Joy Young to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, James Lloyd and Lucille Kimery; and her spouse Lanier "Pete" Young. She is survived by: her daughters, Karen Johnson (John) and Gayle Pannell (Rodney); her grandchildren, Garrett Johnson, Reverend Beth Roper (Davis), Victoria Lavanway (Greg) and Morgan Shoffner (Jeffrey); and her great grandchildren, Avereigh, Anniston, Ansleigh, Riley and Trace.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, September 19th 2026 at 1:00 PM at the Jefferson Street Chapel of Pegues Funeral Directors (535 W Jefferson St, Tupelo, MS 38804). A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, September 19th 2026 at 2:30 PM at the same location.
