Verna Young

1920 - 2023

Verna Young, 103, of Batesville passed away Wednesday, September 6, 2023.

She was born July 11, 1920 in Charlotte to Jim Ball and Mary Jane (Lawrence) Ball.

Verna was a faithful member of Antioch Church of Christ for 76 years. She was a very hard worker who worked at International Shoe Factory for 32 years and served as a foster grandparent at Charlotte Schools. She was a giving person who loved her family, her grandkids and great-grandkids. Verna loved to read, watch the birds, and cook for her kids and grandkids.

Survivors include one daughter, Alice Fugett (Dean) of Antioch; two grandchildren, Phil Fugett (Lana), Eric Fugett (Jodi); four great-grandchildren, Sarah Schatzley (Andy), Whitney Adams (Luke), Leah Massey (Chase), Leesia Rodriguez (Jaime); and six great-great-grandchildren, Liza Schatzley, Walker Schatzley, Camden Adams, Layne Adams, Braxton Rodriguez, and Parker Massey.

She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Harvey Young; two sisters, Velna Westbrook and Violet Strother; and one brother, Rufus Ball.

Pallbearers are Phil Fugett, Eric Fugett, Richard Ward, Don Henley, Murvelee Crigler, and Curtis Goodrich.

Honorary pallbearers are David Wigginton, Pete Henley, Delmas Gilmore, Ed Pfitzner, and Larry Gates.

Graveside services will be held Friday, September 8, 2023 at 2 p.m. at the Young Cemetery with Dean Fugett officiating.

Visitation will be Friday, September 8, 2023 from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. at the Antioch Church of Christ.

Memorials may be made to Paragould Children's Home, 5515 Old Walcott Road, Paragould, AR 72450.