Elena Marie Young Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Elena Marie Young (Elizabeth City, North Carolina), who passed away on July 14, 2025, at the age of 16, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Elena Marie Young to pay them a last tribute.
In the hush of twilight, as the stars twinkle in silent homage, we reflect on the legacy Elena Marie leaves behind and her impact on the lives of her loved ones. Though Elena Marie may no longer walk among us, her spirit lives on in the memories held dear by her family and friends, a guiding light that illuminates their paths in times of darkness.
She was predeceased by: her grandfather Ron Smith. She is survived by: her parents, Steven Young and Tara Kristine Smith Ritter; her stepparents, John of Jacksonville, NC and Whitney of Camden, NC; her siblings, Kayley Ritter and Sylas Young; her grandparents, Delores Smith, Cynthia Ritter, John and Jeannie Young; her uncle J. D. Young; and her pet Stryker.
