Recy Young, age 81, Old Waydross Hwy, Douglas, GA passed away at her home afer an extended illness on Sunday, October 7, 2012. She was born on October 7, 1931 to the late Claude King and Doris Fales King. She is the widow of the late Elisha Young Sr.
Mrs. Young is survived by one son: Elisha Young Jr of Douglas, GA and one daughter: Sue Carol Batten, Kentucky. Three brothers: Winston King and Herbert King both of Ambrose, GA. and Willis King, FL. One Stepdaughter: Virginia Pearson, Douglas, GA. Twelve Grand-children: Georgina Gillis, Shannon Odum, Wendi Loggin, Derek Young, Terri Young, Sarah Carter, Drew Young, Stanley Gandy, Wanda Bryant, Cindy Bailey, Lisa Young and Brittany Inglefritz, twenty-four great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was preceeded in death by a daughter: Hazel Hester, a stepson: George Earl Young, Step-daughter: Barbara Jean Brantley, two grandchildren, Carol Ann Jewell and Steven Gandy.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, October 9, 2012 from 6 to 9 PM at Sims Funeral Home.
Funeral service will be held Wednesday, October 10, 2012 at 4:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Sims Funeral Home with Rev. George Carroll Paulk and Rev. Clifford Kirkland officiating. Interment will follow at New Hope Church Cemetery. Sims Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.