WILMINGTON--Joyce Garrell Young, 93, died Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice and LifeCare Center in Wilmington, NC surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Longs, South Carolina on October 23, 1926 to Henry Paul Garrell and Gladys Gore Garrell. Joyce entered and exited this world on the same date. She was predeceased by her husband of 67 years, James Erskin Young.
She leaves behind three children: Brenda Young Singletary, of North Myrtle Beach, SC; James Erskin Young II (Jaey) and his wife Pam of Louisburg; Martha Ann Young Gordon and her husband, Dan, of Ocean Isle Beach. Six grandchildren will miss their MeMa/Granny Y. They include: Claire Young (Bee) of Louisburg, David Singletary (Emily) of Portsmouth, Va, Chip Young (Brittany) of Louisburg, Brian Gordon (Samantha) of Durham, Trevor Vaughan (Kayla) of Four Oaks, and Grace Gordon of Greenville. She also had two great-grandchildren, Ellie Young of Louisburg and Lily Gordon, of Durham, with the Young twins due in February.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Lower Cape Fear Hospice, 1414 Physicians Drive, Wilmington, NC 28401.
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