Nancy Young Obituary
She was preceded in death by her parents, and her husband, Glenn Everett Young, Jr.
She is survived by her sons, Glenn E. Young, III (Cathy) and Shawn Young (Janis); daughter, Sheri Distler (Jim); and four grandchildren.
Visitation will be 3:00 pm – 8:00 pm on Monday, January 12th, at Highlands Funeral Home, 3331 Taylorsville Road.
Her funeral Mass will be at 12:00 pm on Tuesday at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 508 Breckenridge Lane, with burial to follow in Calvary Cemetery.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or WHAS Crusade for Children.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Dawn Lee, CEO - WHAS Crusade for Children
January 13, 2026
On behalf of the WHAS Crusade for Children, we are deeply sorry for your loss. It is people like Nancy who have made it possible for the Crusade to help children with healthcare, educational and emotional wellness needs for over 70 years. Thank you for honoring her memory by remembering the WHAS Crusade for Children. Nancy's legacy will live on for years to come through the lives of children who are helped by the Crusade. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
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