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Ruth Lucille Young

  • October 5, 1931 - January 20, 2011
  • Morristown, New Jersey
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“Dear Family, You have my deepest sympathy and prayers. Your Mother had such a sweet spirit and presence and I will truy miss her. May you find...Read More » ”
1 of 11 | Posted by: Debby Warrington-Alston - NJ

“Dear Young family. I am just learning that Ruth passed. I am sorry none of us were there for you in your time of grief. Your mother's passing brings...Read More » ”
2 of 11 | Posted by: Vicky Harley-Allen - East Orange, NJ

“Marion and family - I am sorry for your loss. I feel your pain. Keep the faith and continue to trust in God. . . he will guide you through this time...Read More » ”
3 of 11 | Posted by: Linda Barber - Parsippany, NJ

“Other than my own mother Mommy Ruth has gotten me to where I am today.She help get me clean of drugs and this I will never forget.I loved her more...Read More » ”
4 of 11 | Posted by: Kevin Johnson - Wildwood, NJ

“Other than my own mother Mommy Ruth has gotten me to where I am today.She help get me clean of drugs and this I will never forget.I loved her more...Read More » ”
5 of 11 | Posted by: Kevin Johnson - Wildwood, NJ

“Dear Young Family, I will be praying for you during this time of loss. Your Mother was such a nice lady with a smile that would warm your heart. ”
6 of 11 | Posted by: Miriam Banks - Morristown, NJ

“To Barbara & Family; I pray that God will comfort you at this time. Weep if you must, but remember, God is with you always and He will carry you...Read More » ”
7 of 11 | Posted by: Jacqueline Fletcher - Dover, NJ

“Marion: My sincere condolences go out to all of your family. May peace be with you in this special time. I will be praying for you and will be...Read More » ”
8 of 11 | Posted by: Becky Nelson - Los Angeles, CA

“Many, many condolences to this family. Ruth was a lovely lady and always pleasant to everyone. Her demeanor and actions towards others were a display...Read More » ”
9 of 11 | Posted by: Helen Arnold - Morristown, NJ

“to marion and family may God be with you all at this time of sorrow. I know it is a hard cross to bear when you lose your mother. Ruth was a very...Read More » ”
10 of 11 | Posted by: Frances Jackson - NJ

“I am sorry for your loss. May the memories that you all cherish give you strength with your faith, to help you to find peace at this time. Its never...Read More » ”
11 of 11 | Posted by: Betty Manley-Staley - Morristown, NJ


Ruth Lucille Young of Morristown entered into eternal rest on Thursday, January 20, 2011 at Morristown Memorial Hospital after a short illness . She was 79. Born in Henderson NC on October 5, 1931 to the union of the late Walter Lee and Margie (Jiggets) Harris. She worked for Morris View Nursing home for ten years, but was a housewife for most her life. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church for many years and was a faithful member of the Golden Years Ministry, the Hospitality Ministry and she served at the Community Soup Kitchen. Ruth was predeceased by her loving husband, John F. Young Sr. in 1962, her special friend, Eugene Brown in 2003, and her brother, Lawrence Lee Harris in 2007. She is survived by four daughters, Marion Sally (Kenneth), Barbara Reid, Tawanda Young, and Theresa Johnson (Kevin), all of Morristown, , three sons, Randolph young (Dorothy), John F. Young Jr. (Patricia) of East Orange, and Rev. Ronald Young, Pastor (Laverne) of Edison, 16 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, and 5 great-great grandchildren. This Online Memorial has been created to commemorate the life of Ruth Young. You are invited to add a Tribute in her memory. Please click "Sign Guestbook" below to add your own memories, reflections, thoughts or condolences.