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Dorothy Young Obituary

Dorothy Jean Young

Henderson, KY

Dorothy Jean Young, age 68, of Henderson, KY, passed away at 11:06 AM, Wednesday, March 7, 2018, at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, IN.

Jean worked for 28 years for the school system. She enjoyed all types of reading, crossword puzzles, crafts, and making dolls. She loved Christmas and Halloween, you could always find her dressed in costume to give out candy each year. Jean enjoyed going to see her grandchildren in their various activities. She was always on the go and very involved in her children and grandchildren's lives.

Jean was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Viola Haner.

Survivors include:

Husband of 51 years: Randall Young

Son: Steven Young and wife Marian

Daughter: Shelly Melloy and husband Phillip

Sister: Barbara Banken and husband Randy all of Henderson, KY

Brother: Gary Haner and wife Carolyn of Bardstown, KY

7 Grandchildren

2 Great Grandchildren

Nieces and Nephews

Relatives and friends are invited to Jean's Life Celebration from 3:00-8:00 PM on Friday and again on Saturday from 12:00 PM until the service time at Benton-Glunt Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, March 10, 2018 at the funeral home with Reverend Nathan Whisnant officiating. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Henderson.

Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to Shriners Children's Hospital, 110 Conn Terrace, Lexington, KY 40508.

Arrangements entrusted to Benton-Glunt Funeral Home, A Life Celebration® Home, online condolences may be made at www.bentonglunt.com

Published by The Gleaner on Mar. 9, 2018.
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