Enloe Mortuary | Shelby, NC

Obituary For Geraldine Young

Mrs. Geraldine Lockhart Young, 90, of 304 Miles Rd. Shelby, NC passed away on Friday, October 9, 2020 at her residence. She was born on December 16, 1929 in Cherokee County, SC to the late Will Lockhart and the late Lillian Woods Lockhart.

Mrs. Young was a member of New Ellis Chapel Baptist Church where she served under Rev. A.A. Ponder. Her employment included working as a housekeeper at various hotels and at the office of Atty. O. Max Gardner for over 40 years. She enjoyed being around her family and watching her favorite soap operas.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, George T. Young; her son, James Theodore Young; her brothers, Rufus Lockhart, Johnnie Lockhart, James Lockhart and Wilson Lockhart and a sister, Vanagline L. Harris.

She leaves to cherish fond memories to her three daughters, Lillian Anne Young Moore (Paul), Barbara Young Moore (Robert) and Angeline Young Duncan (Darrell); two brothers, Walter Lockhart (Mae) and Charlie Lockhart (Eleanor); a host of special grandchildren, Lakecha Moore of the home, William M. Logan, Willie Haynes, Nakacha Logan, Robert T. Moore, Kimberly Moore, Sidney Young, Antonio Washington; eleven great-grandchildren; special family friends, O. Max Gardner and staff, Charles Davis and Casey Hopper, and her special best friend Amanda Harper and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

The funeral service for Mrs. Young will be private. The service will be livestreamed on Facebook starting at 2:15 PM on Friday. Mrs. Young can be viewed on Friday, October 16, 2020, at S.T. Enloe Memorial Chapel from 9:00 AM until 12:00 Noon with a reception of friends from 2:00 PM until 2:30 PM . Burial will take place at Sunset Cemetery.

Guest Book

To my cousins, I extend my sincere sympathy to each of you and your families. My prayers and thoughts will be with you during this difficult time. Doris Young Ellerbe

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I would just like the family to know that I remember Geraldine because she used to work with my Mother, Pauline (Polly) Poston. My Mother always thought so much of her. My prayers are with you all. Sincerely, Carol Ann (Poston) Peeler

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The Staff of Hospice Cleveland County send Condolences and Love. Sharon Martin-Community Outreach Coordinator

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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