Ruth Vance Young Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Ruth Vance Young of Minneapolis, North Carolina, who passed away on December 26, 2025, at the age of 95, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Ruth Vance Young to show support.
As Ruth departs from this earthly realm, her essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though Ruth may no longer walk beside us, her spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy Ruth leaves behind.
She was predeceased by: her husband Champ C. Young; her son Charles Dudley Young; her daughter-in-law Stephanie Young (Louise Vance Buchanan); and her brother Kay Vance. She is survived by: her children, Edwina Young Tatum (Bob) of Minneapolis and John C. Young of Minneapolis; her grandchildren, Casey Young Spradling (Sean) of Roan Mountain, TN, Jessica Bryson (Adam) of Fletcher and Clark Charles Tatum (Rose) of Elk Park; and her great grandchildren, Jackson Bryson and Cade Spradling.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Gideons International at P.O. Box 163, Pineola, NC 28662, or to Samaritan's Purse at P.O. Box 300, Boone, NC 28607. Keep Ruth Vance's legacy alive by donating to a charity in need.
