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Ruth Young Obituary
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Born Friday, October 23, 1936 in Bowling Green, KY, she was the daughter of the late Louise (Smith) Taylor. She was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith.
Ruth is survived by her husband of 69 years, William "Bill" Young of Benton, KY; son, Kenneth Young (Sharon) of Paducah, KY; sister, Joyce Cooper (Ronnie) of Bowling Green, KY; grandchildren, Nathan Young (Sarah) of Hardin, KY, Karen Young (Jason) of Benton, KY, Tessa Young (Ian) of Paducah, KY; and great grandchildren, Mason Young, Isabella Sumner, Oliver O'Rourke and Jade O'Rourke.
She was preceded in death by her son, Tony Young; daughters, Sheila Young and Denise Young; brother, Bobby Taylor; sister, Linda Phelps; and grandchild, Amber Sumner.
A memorial service will be at 1:00 PM on Saturday, November 1, 2025 at Collier Funeral Home, located at 211 West 5th St. Benton, KY 42025.
Visitation will be held from 11:00 AM until the service time of 1:00 PM on Saturday, November 1, 2025 at Collier Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be sent to: Ronald McDonald House Charities of Kentuckiana, Inc.500 South First St. Louisville, KY 40202.
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11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Collier Funeral Home
211 West 5th Street, Benton, KY 42025
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