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Cecilia Young
Cecilia Young Obituary
November 1, 1951 - March 14, 2026
Cecilia Ann Young, 74, passed on March 14, 2026, in Dyer, Indiana. Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in November 1951.
She moved to Yuma, Arizona in 1984 and served the Yuma County Library District for more than thirty years in various roles beginning in Circulation and eventually retiring as the Grants Funding Administrator. During that time, she was known for her dedication to community service, supporting the literary arts for youth and adults alike, and being an avid lover of learning, literature, and music.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Dwight Wayne and Barbara Louise Young, as well as her brother, Terry Wayne Young.
Survivors include her two sons, Charles (Kaitlyn) Parsels of Bloomington, Illinois, and Cedric (Bryna) Parsels of Highland, Indiana. Additional survivors include five grandchildren: Aurelia, Avery, Daphne, Elena, and Bennett.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Friends of the Library located at the Main Library Branch of the Yuma County Library District.
A private ceremony will be held in Chicago, Illinois.
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Yolanda Galindo
March 17, 2026
I had the privilege to work with Cecilia on various projects throughout Yuma County in the late 1990's and early 2000's. She was a very smart lady and shared her grant writing experience with me on several occasions. May you Rest in Peace and fly high my friend!
Howard Blitz
March 15, 2026
God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Prayers! Howard Blitz
Kaitlyn Parsels
March 15, 2026
Cecilia, Charles, & Avery in Washington/Oregon in July 2025.
Charles Galen Young Jr.
March 15, 2026
My cousin Cecilia was such a beautiful person. I came to visit my uncle Wayne and aunt Barbara Young in Newton, Ma. in 1970 and Cecilia was raising whippets at the time. Wayne gave us some money and Cecilia took me on a tour of Boston where we ate at a seafood restaurant and visited MIT University. We continued to write each other over the years and stay in touch with each other. She told of achieving her PH.D level and becoming head Librarian and told me of her Vacation excursions after retiring and also of raising her 2 sons Charles and Cedric. She is truly a remarkable person and I will never forget her.
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Charles Galen Young Jr.
March 15, 2026
Irene Storrer
March 15, 2026
Peace and love Cecilia. Our time sharing together was short and so worth every moment . Love from Irene Storrer
Darlene Erwin
March 15, 2026
Thank you for being you and sharing your life and your wisdom with me. It was a pleasure meeting you in 2010 as your grant writer intern. You influenced me so much through that year and the later years in our friendship that developed! I really appreciated Cecilia!
Debra Cullison
March 15, 2026
May she rest in peace. My heart & prayers are with all the knew & loved her. Until we meet again.
Hany N. Takla
March 14, 2026
May the Lord bless her and repose her in His paradise, rewarding her for all the sufferings she endured. Good bye my blessed angel until we meet once again I pray in the company of our Lord
Patricia Duran
March 14, 2026
Oh my dear Cecila, how much will we miss you, thank you for the great advice and the very good laughs we had. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family my dear. Until we meet again, Patty and Steve
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