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Obituary For Laura Young

Mrs. Laura Jean Johnson Young, 66, of Oakvale, Mississippi passed away on Saturday, August 27, 2022 at The Grove, Columbia, Mississippi.

Mrs. Young is the daughter of the late Albert and Clay Lee Johnson. She was a member of Zion Community Church of God, Oakvale, Mississippi where she served in many capacities. She was president of Christian Women Connection; director of the Board of Christian Education and Sunday School teacher and served as secretary of NAACP, previously.

She was a retired teacher who loved shopping, organizing events, children, traveling, dining out and spending time with family and friends.

Funeral services are scheduled for Tuesday, September 6, 2022 at Zion Community Church of God at 11am. Interment will be at Christ Temple Church of Christ Holiness, Oakvale, Mississippi.

She is survived by: daughter, Amya C. Stewart of Valdosta, GA; brothers, Albert Johnson, Jr. of McComb, MS; James T. Johnson of Carson, MS, Rev. Nathan Johnson of Monticello, MS; Wilbert Johnson of Clarksdale, MS; sister, Martha Carter of Oakvale, MS.

Visitation will be Monday, September 5, 2022 at Johnson Funeral Home, 1-5pm and Tuesday, September 6, 2022 at the church, 10-11am.

Guest Book

To the Young and Johnson family, Laura and I were classmates since elementary school. She has always had a beautiful smile. She smiled all the time and she was very kind. Her smile will be remembered forever. May the Peace of the Lord be with her always. My condolences to you all. Vonretta Hicks Singleton

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Prayers and condolences

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My heart and prayers goes out to the Johnson/Young family in your time of bereavement.

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Our deepest sympathy and condolences to the Johnson and all the families tied with them especially the immediate family. Our prayer is that GOD'S strength, comfort, peace and love will wrap y'all so tight and hold y'all close as he soothe your pain during this difficult time. Laura was a beautiful soul full of compassion. We will miss her. We love y'all ❤️ and continue looking to GOD from whence cometh all your help. Lean on him for he's able to see y'all through. GOD bless y'all richly. Tj Smith & family

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My deepest condolences and heartfelt sympathy to the Johnson/Young family. I will remember you all in prayer. Mrs. Young was a jewel of a teacher. She will be deeply missed. Your former student, Shelese

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Love Forever, Mr. &Mrs. Harvey Johnson

- Harvey Johnson

Rest in heaven my beloved co worker. I wish I could have worked with you more. My younger sister said you were one of her best teacher that why I chose you when someone ask me about who will be a good educator representative from the school.Also you had the last name of Young. I missed out on knowing you as much as others . My condolences to the family . Antoinette Young

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Condolences to the family. I see Laura still has big smile, one of the things that I remember about her as a classmate and friend. Myannaice Buckley Griffin PHS Class of 74

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My condolences To the family. Praying.

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Sending thoughts and condolences to the Johnson family. May you be strengthened during this time and receive the peace of the Lord. Mrs. Katie Armstrong-Adesanya

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Mrs. Young a wonderful teacher!! My deepest condolences for your family. May the Lord bless and keep your family. Rebecca/Ryjiah Gleghorn.

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Sending condolences to the family. RIP Mrs Young you will be missed by many.

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Condolences to the family. Mrs. Young was a great teacher and person. I enjoyed her class at Prentiss Junior High School.

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So very sorry for your loss. Mrs. Young was always one of my favorite teachers. Her beautiful smile will be deeply missed.

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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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