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Grace was a native of Bruce, MS and a music graduate of Baylor University in Waco, TX. She initially moved to Indianola in 1960 to serve as Minister of Music at First Baptist Church. During her music career she served as the Music and Choral Director for the Indianola Public Schools, Indianola Academy, Rolling Fork Public Schools and the Greenwood Public Schools. She also served as the Minister of Music at Indianola United Methodist Church and the Kosciusko United Methodist Church. Her life passion was teaching and sharing her love of music and encouraging students to experience the joy of music. She considered all of her students a part of her family and was always so proud of their life accomplishments. Grace was always delighted to share her faith and the source of her inspiration.
Grace was preceded in death by her parents, Hollie D. and Evelyn F. Young, and her brother, Hollie Spencer Young, and her niece, Carolyn Y. Goodson.
She is survived by sisters, Dorothy Akin of Olympia, WA and Mildred Walls (Harold) of Houston, MS, and a sister-in-law, Lois S. Young of Grenada, MS. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Mid Delta Arts Association, 315 Main Street, Indianola, MS 38751.
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Dudley Davis
December 23, 2010
I am so privileged to have know Grace all my Life. That privilege has carried through to our families. She contributed so much to every area of her life.
December 22, 2010
Miss Young was more than a music teacher to our quartet. She taught us how to have fun and appreciate music. She will be missed by everyone she touched. David Blanchard
David Sessums
December 22, 2010
What an amazing legacy this wonderful lady left! Gifted as both a musician and a teacher, she made a lasting contribution to the Delta which will live on through the students she leaves behind. I will always be grateful for the opportunity I had to know her and learn from her. God bless all of you, as he surely blessed us with her presence.
December 22, 2010
Miss Young was a true dedicated educator. She could take the roughest football player and bring out their musical talent that they never knew they had. A wonderful sincere person who never forgot her students. I feel special to have been a part of her life. She was truly a real lady... Domino Bellipanni,( Indianola, MS)
Leigh Bradley
December 22, 2010
Miss Young will live in my memory forever. She lovingly shared her passion for music with SO many students who benefited from her guidance. She gave her whole self to us in every rehearsal and every performance. How lucky I feel to have been at the IA Concert Choir reunion several years ago; her smiling face beaming with pride - for us, never for herself - is an image I'll never forget.
Willy Bearden
December 22, 2010
Grace Young inspired and challenged me, and was a loving and driving force in my life since 1965. I am so proud to be one of "Miss Young's kids".
Willy Bearden
Memphis
December 22, 2010
My thoughts & prayers are with you during this difficult time. Grace was my
junior high chorus teacher and a marvelous wonderful lady! God bless you during this difficult time.Lorraine(Hamilton Randall & Farmer
Beth Stowers Callahan
December 22, 2010
I will never forget the joy that Miss Young brought to people of the Delta. Her musical productions and classes were a delight to the students and patrons of Indianola Academy. I will forever sit forward and straight as I sing remembering her words and instructions. Dear Miss Young, I know you are teaching the angels today. Bless those she has left behind. She will be so missed.
george hart
December 22, 2010
A great lady and good friend and teacher
LYNDA HARVEY
December 22, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Hiram Douglas
December 22, 2010
I guess Miss Grace will reunite us all one last time, as only she could, if not in person then at least in our hearts. Bless her for the joy, passion, and love she gave to us all. What would our lives have been like without her? She truly was part of our family, and we were hers. Hiram
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