OXFORD:
Mrs. Candace Huff Young, 89, beloved wife of the late Willie S. Young, entered into rest on Monday, September 10, 2012 at Wellington Nursing Center in Knightdale, NC.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, September 14 at Amis Chapel Baptist Church in Oxford, NC. Reverend Christopher Furr and Reverend Terry Howard will officiate at the service. Interment will follow at the church cemetery.
Mrs. Young was a long-time resident of northern Granville County, where she served primarily as a farmer and housewife. In addition, she worked several years in textile manufacturing with Burlington Industries until health issues prompted her retirement. Despite her chronic health issues, she displayed a remarkable strength and perseverance that enables her to serve her church and community well into her eighties.
Much of her life revolved around her deep faith in God and her conviction to do His will. She was an active leader of many organizations at Amis Chapel, including Sunday School, Women’s Missionary Union, and Vacation Bible School. Following months of research, she authored a detailed history of the church from its founding until the 1980s.
She enjoyed a number of hobbies, including sewing, refinishing furniture, vegetable and flower gardening, and feeding birds. Her creativity was clearly evident in the grapevine wreaths, wooden flowers and other items she crafted for friends, neighbors, and family.
Her love and caring for her family was extraordinary. She always cherished the moments she spent with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren and encouraged them to visit again soon. Her wonderful example of sacrifice and devotion to her family will be greatly missed by each of them.
Mrs. Young is survived by two sons, Robin Sybil Young and Merlin Sally Young; six grandchildren, Christopher Sarah Young, Katie Christopher Furr, Courtney Bryan Hickman, Jeffrey Jessica Young, Kristen Young, and Laura fiance Parker Young; and four great-grandchildren, Joshua, Noah, Nathanael, and Jude. She is also survived by three sisters, Bellzora Burwell, Mildred Otis Dixon, and Leona Oakley, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
The family wishes to extend our deepest gratitude to the staff at the Wellington Nursing Center for their care and kindness.
Flowers are appreciated. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Amis Chapel Baptist Church Building Fund, c/o Gerald Rene Frazier, 9189 Amis Chapel Rd., Oxford, NC 27565.
Gentry-Newell & Vaughan Funeral Home in Oxford is assisting the Young family. For online condolences, go to www.hallwynne.com and select obituaries.
Cindy Vick
Dr. Young,
Our prayers are with you and your family at this time. Remember the good times and May God Bless.
Curtis & Pat Brown
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love Pat & Curtis
Bob and Sue Griffin
Our love and prayers are with each of you. May God Bless and comfort you all. Hope it helps to know others care. Cherrish your memories for they will bring you great comfort. God Bless, Bob and Sue Griffin
Linda Huff Harris
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. May all your memories of her stay with you always and comfort you. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Sincerely,
Joel and Linda
Bill & Kay Moore
Our thoughts and prayers are reaching out for you and your family.
Ben and Kay Stewart
Candace was one of the sweetest, most thoughtful people we’ve ever known. Her smile and good nature were always present in spite of not feeling so good. We looked forward to seeing her every Sunday for the church service at Wellington. It was evident she had a mutually loving family…every Sunday at least one of the family was there with her; Merlin was at the church service so many Sundays. Toward the end, it was hard going by her room and seeing her asleep or resting when we knew how much she had enjoyed the fellowship at the church service. Her presence will be missed. Such a pretty, sweet and sensitive lady she was…so very proud of her family!