Barbara Lee Young
Ava, MO

Barbara Lee Young, 80 years, passed away on October 17, 2008 at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare. Barbara was born November 16, 1927 in Thornfield, MO to Earl and Thelma (Garrison) Evans.

Barbara was a Housewife and a lifelong resident of the Ava community. On Dec. 23, 1948 Barbara and Lester Young were united in marriage in Ava and to this union two sons were born. She was a member of the Gentry Church. She loved to read books and was a quick read. Barbara loved being with her family and friends and she loved and adored them.

Barbara was preceded by her parents, husband, Lester, one granddaughter and one brother, Wayne.

Barbara is survived by two sons and their spouses, George & Janice Young, Ava, MO, Kenneth & Elizabeth Young, Blackburn, MO, four grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, one great great granddaughter, one sister, Judy & Bill LeVelle, Walnut Shade, MO, two brothers, Jim Evans, Loganville, Georgia, Sim Evans, Ohio, one aunt, Lena & Jim Sallee, Mt. Vernon, MO, sister-in-law, Delores Young, Ava, MO and a host of other relatives and friends.


Funeral services for Barbara will be Monday, Oct. 20, 2008, 2:00 p.m. at the Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Ava, MO with burial in Denney Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1:00 to service time in the funeral home. Officiating will be Pastor David Dodson. Memorials may be made to Gentry Church or Denney Cemetery.