Karen Young

Karen Young, of Salisbury passed away on June 3, 2015, unexpectedly in Vermont where she had spent her summers for more than 20 years. Educated at the University of Tennessee, she later earned her Master's Degree in Social Work at UNC-Chapel Hill. Mrs. Young was very active in the community. She was Salisbury's first city councilwoman and later worked with disadvantaged young women facing teenage motherhood. She worked later as a guidance counselor at Knox Middle School and East Rowan High School. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Warren Young; and survived by her sons and their wives, Graham Young (Tammy) and Jason Young(Laura). There are four grandchildren who she adored and her beloved dog, Fate. Service: A memorial service will be held at John Calvin Presbyterian Church, 1620 Brenner Ave., on June 27 at 2 p.m. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The ARC of Rowan, 1918 W. Innes St., Salisbury, NC 28144. Please sign the online guest book which is available at www.rickerfuneralhome.com