Sarusha L. Young

On January 24, 1948, Sarusha Woodard was the eldest daughter born to Raz Lee and Sarah Woodard.
As a youth, Sarusha attended Cleveland Metropolitan School District. She was a proud graduate of East Technical High School.
In addition, Sarusha completed her associate's degree at Tri-C, bachelor's degree at Cleveland State, and master's degree from Ashland University.
In 1969, Sarusha was married to Kerry McKinney Sr. (divorced in 1986, deceased) with whom she shared two children with, Kerry McKinney Jr. (Teresa) and Nefertiti McKinney-Wells (Alnarcius).
In 2005 Sarusha married Ronald Young (deceased) affectionately known as Bosco. Together they shared a beautiful and loving marriage until Ronald passed away in early January 2023.
Sarusha served as an educator to many at Warrensville Heights City School District for 28 years. During retirement, she became a long-term substitute teacher at Richmond Heights City Schools for over 10 years.
Sarusha's hobbies included singing, dancing, shopping, and being social.
Sarusha was a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated, Alpha Omega Chapter. Sarusha also served on the board of Cleveland Clinic Breast Cancer Awareness committee, where she spoke as a Breast Cancer survivor. Sarusha continued to overcome other types of cancers and was known for her warrior spirit!
Sarusha was adored and loved by many. Many close friends and co-workers became family to us.
Sarusha enjoyed spending time with family, hosting family holidays, dancing, singing, and shopping. She valued spending time with her best friends, Wenifort Washington-Johnson, Charlene Johnson-Miller, and many others.
Sarusha leaves behind her son Kerry McKinney, Jr. (Teresa), daughter, Nefertiti (Alnarcius), stepchildren Ronald Young Jr., Su'Ron Young, Kristen Young, and a host of grandchildren and great grandchildren. Sister, Corether Johnson (Paul), niece, Amber Johnson and nephew, Razdon Johnson. Parents, Raz Lee and Sarah Woodard preceded her in death. Sarusha will always be cherished and missed greatly!
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