May R. (Leo) Youngblood, 89, of New Bedford died peacefully on Thursday December 31, 2009 at Hathaway Manor after a long illness. She was the wife of Quentin W. Youngblood.
Born on the Island of Saint Helena on April 1, 1920, she was the daughter of the late George and Eliza (Yon) Leo. She left Saint Helena at a young age and worked in Rhodesia and South Africa. She resided in London, England for several years before coming to the United States. She became an American citizen in 1996.
Mrs. Youngblood was a longtime member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church, where she was a member of the United Methodist Women's Group and was active in community outreach to shut-ins.
She was an excellent homemaker, who enjoyed cooking, sewing, and taking care of children. She traveled extensively, having visited France, Switzerland, Jamaica, Canada, and Acapulco, Mexico.
Survivors include her husband; a son Steven L. Youngblood; a brother-in-law, William H. Youngblood and his wife Ann; a sister-in-law, Amelia Youngblood, all of New Bedford; and many nieces and nephews.
She was the sister of the late Richard, William, Albert, and Caroline Leo, and Mary Bagley.
Her Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday January 13, 2010 at 10 AM at St. Paul's United Methodist Church. Visiting hours are omitted. A private family burial service was held at the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne. For online condolence book, please visit www.saundersdwyer.com.