Annie Lee Fulgham Young, age 88 passed away peacefully on December 29, 2025, at North Mississippi Medical Center Long Term Care Unit in Eupora, Mississippi. Annie was born on September 13, 1937, at her home in Maben, Mississippi to the late Henry Arthur Fulgham and Connie Ira McIlwain Fulgham. Mrs. Young was a retired long-time dietary worker at North Mississippi Medical Center in Eupora, Mississippi where she worked for many years in the Food Service Department, doing what she enjoyed the most, cooking for others. She was a long-time member of Mathiston First Baptist Church where she was an active member of the Senior Adult Choir as long as her health allowed and enjoyed Gospel singings. Mrs. Annie is survived by her three sons, Joe Ray Young of Columbus, Mississippi, Bro. James (Danna) Young of Mantachie, Mississippi and Jimmy (Cindy) Young of Philadelphia, Mississippi; eleven grandchildren, Allyson Ward, Chance Young, Lane Young, Logan Young, Rachael Cawthorn, Hannah Young, Luke Young, Abby Young, Lilly Young, Callie Young and Adah Young; nine great grandchildren; a beloved niece Jeanette Barger and her husband, Harvey as well as a host of other nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband, Joe Bob Young; her parents, Henry Arthur Fulgham and Connie Ira McIlwain Fulgham; one sister and eleven brothers. Funeral Services for Mrs. Young will be held at 1:00PM on Monday, January 5, 2026, at Oliver Funeral Home of Eupora Chapel. The family will receive friends and loved ones for a time of visitation on Monday, January 5, 2026, from 11:00AM until time for services at 1:00PM at Oliver Funeral Home in Eupora, Mississippi. Interment will follow at Double Springs Methodist Church Cemetery in Oktibbeha County, Mississippi. The Graveside/Committal Services will be held at Oliver Funeral Home Chapel instead of Double Springs Methodist Cemetery. Bro. James Young will officiate the services. Pallbearers will be Lane Young, Logan Young, Chance Young, George Bland, Joe Pierce, Johnny Fulgham and Harvey Barger. Oliver Funeral Home of Eupora is honored to be entrusted with all arrangements for the Young family. The family request all memorials made in Mrs. Young's honor be made to The Gideons International, P.O. Box 140800, Nashville, Tennessee 37214.
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