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Loretta Young Obituary

Loretta Young CHARLESTON - Entered into eternal rest on Friday, June 7, 2013, Ms. Loretta Young, residence: 839 Rutledge Avenue, Charleston, SC. Ms. Young is the mother of Ms. Krista Young; the daughter of Mrs. Ruby Young and the late Mr. Herman Young, Jr.; the sister of Mr. Herman Young, III (Davezella), Mrs. Vera Lyerly (Edward), Mr. Henry Young and Mrs. Brenda Barnes (Benjamin), the special friend of Mr. John Nelson. Ms. Young was 56 years old and was employed as an insurance collector for the University Medical Association. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.wmsmithmcnealfuneralhome.com. The family will be receiving friends at 380 Ashley Avenue, Charleston, SC 29403, the home of her mother, Mrs. Ruby Young. W.M. Smith-McNeal Funeral Home, Inc. 2 Radcliffe Street, Charleston, SC 29403 will announce the funeral services (843) 722-3676 or 1/800 924-5659. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Jun. 9 to Jun. 10, 2013.

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Donna Bennett

June 3, 2021

We (my Children and I) think about you very often!! Your Are Truly Missed My Dear Friend!! Thanks For JESUS' Sacrifice, You Can Rest In Peace And In The Loving Arms Of Our Father GOD Loretta!!!!!!!

Donna Bennett & Family

June 3, 2019

Loretta, "Retta" was one of the Sweetest, Kindest, Loyal and Generous Friend Me and my Family has had the Wonderful Privilege to know and have in our lives. We think about her often!! Thank GOD that she is resting with him in Paradise through the Love, Grace and Sacrifice of JESUS CHRIST our Lord and Savior!!!!!!!!

Joanne Crim

June 16, 2013

I worked with Loretta and was very saddened to hear of her passing. She was such a lovely person. My thoughts are with her family during this difficult time.

Joy Simpson

June 14, 2013

Krista and family find peace in knowing that Loretta is resting comfortably in Christ Jesus

Candace & Robert Holmes

June 14, 2013

Krista,
We are so sorry about your mom. We are praying for you and your family. God bless.

Ovella Bonaparte

June 14, 2013

Ms. Loretta was a warm and giving person. She will be surely missed.

Kenneth, Brenda, and Kendell Sellers

June 14, 2013

To Ms Ruby, Krista and the entire family,
Turn your eyes as you seek to find the strength to trust in your faithfulness. The Lord our God will comfort and love you during this hour and He will bring you through daily

Sandra Nesbitt

June 13, 2013

May it comfort you in knowing that she is in the bosom of the lord.

S. Davis

June 12, 2013

To The Family:
I am sincerely sorry for your loss. I met and got the chance to know Ms. Loretta during my time at UMA. She was a very sweet woman and always took time to ttalk with me. You will be in my prayers.

June 11, 2013

We extend our deepest sympathy to the family. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. May it comfort your hearts to know Sister Young is with the Lord. May your memories bring you comfort.

Eastern Light Chapter # 360, OES, PHA
Sis. Patricia W. Dawson, W.M.
Bro. Jerome Jackson, W.P.
Officers and Members

S Fleming

June 11, 2013

Krista, Ms. Ruby, Brenda and Family
It has been such a pleasure knowing Loretta (Miss Loretta). Whenever we spoke, she allowed me to be "Me".
Thank you Loretta and God Bless!

Amanda Abernathy

June 11, 2013

I'm deeply saddened by this news! Loretta was such a sweet, caring woman! I enjoyed sitting behind her and getting to know her better while I was at UMA! I know she's in a better place and with that may you find some peace in the midst of this storm! Your family and friends are in our prayers!

Gwen Holmes

June 11, 2013

To Clyde and Family
My deepest symphathy during this time of bearevement may God bless and keep each one of you,I will keep you all in prayer

God Bless

Donna Bennett

June 11, 2013

Krista, Ms. Ruby & Loretta's family

My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sadness & grief. Loretta was one of the sweetest, kindest and generous person I was blessed to know & work with. We miss her very much!! Please take care & know that GOD is with you all every step of the way!

The Bennett and Nelson families

June 11, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Penny Washington

June 10, 2013

Loretta will truely be missed her kind sweet spirit will never be forgotten i will miss our little chats at work about our moms and Christa whom she dearly loved. We all loved Loretta but god loved her more. Sincerely Penny Washington co-worker/friend.

June 10, 2013

Krista, we the members of Ebenezer Girl Scouts Troop 737 and 313 send our condolences to you and your family. We are sorry to hear about the passing of your mother who was one of our faithful volunteers. She will be truly missed. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Phyllis Singleton

June 10, 2013

My deepest sympathy to the family. May you find strength in God who gives comfort to all the mourning ones. Isaiah 61:2

Traci lyerly

June 10, 2013

My auntie was a very blessed woman even though shes gone shes know she will always be in my heart l love you auntie

Faye Simmons

June 10, 2013

My sincere condolences to the Young family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Easter S Mack

June 10, 2013

To the family of my friend,
I'm saddened by the loss of Loretta.Know that you have my deepest sympathy.I hope the passage of time will help ease your saddness,and leave you with happy memories.In the meantime,take good care of yourself,and know that I'm sending healing thoughts and support your way.

With love and sympathy.

EasterS Mack

Felicia White-Stevens

June 10, 2013

I worked with Ms.Loretta years ago at UMA, and in that time, I never knew such a sweet spirit. Always smiling and had only kind remarks. She will be missed dearly. My Prayers and God's comfort be with the family in their time of loss.

Leonia "Kim Salley" Neptune

June 10, 2013

To The Family:

My heart truly goes out to the family. Such a great person! She was truly a person with a heart of Gold. Loretta was sincere/geniune. I grieve along with the family. Please know that you are all in my prayers.

June 10, 2013

Krista,
My prayers are with you and your grandmother and other family members. I can sympathize with you because my mother went to be with the Lord when I was 20 years (it'll be 25 years ago this year) but know that we love her but God loved her best. She was a very pleasant-spirited person and very generous and will deeply be missed but her loving spirit will continue on and she always wanted the best for you so continue on with the Lord's help and strive to make your mother very proud.

Sydria Singleton-Polite

June 10, 2013

Krista,
Your Mom gentle spirit an loving heart will be missed. We enjoyed her being apart of the Ebenezer AME Church Girl Scouts. We will continue to pray for you and your Family. We are here for you. DeMaris, Thomas, Krislynn and Kristopher

Shawana Williams

June 10, 2013

Just found out today.. Loretta was such a sweet person.. Always kept me laughing at work... I will miss her..

Felicia&James Brown

June 10, 2013

My sister! My sister! Theses words come from two persons who love you so much and dearly! The Lord has set a plumbline in all of our lives, that we shall know him and be strengthen by him. The flower of sister Loretta's plumbline has come into full blossom, that the Lord Jesus Christ has attended to and blessed though out the years. Sister Loretta, we will miss you very much and knowing that the journey the Lord has planned for you has not ended but just begun. My sister you have seen the "Star In The East" and has come to worship it "Jesus Christ". We come in prayer through Faith, that Jesus Christ will keep and watch over the entire Young Family during this time of silence! Your Sister and Friend Felicia&James Brown!

Shauna S.

June 10, 2013

Sending my condolences to the family! She was such a sweet person. You all will continue to be in my prayers.

Vera, Crystal, Glenda Adams

June 9, 2013

Our hearts are saddened by the loss of your loved one. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

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