Sally T. Young

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Sally T. Young, 85, passed away at 9:35 am on January 25, 2018 at her residence surrounded by her family. Sally was born on October 3, 1932 in Washington the daughter of Paul F. and Mary (Cavanaugh) Walters. She married Donald Jerry Young on November 18, 1954 and he preceded her in death in June of 2003.

Sally was a member of Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church where she was very active and took communion to the home bound. She was a singer, actress, and director. And gave many people a taste of the arts. Sally started her own radio show at age sixteen, Song’s with Sally. Patrick Summers who said it best, “when Sally Young sang a song, it was like she wrote it.” Sally was a very active member of the community having been the Activities Director for Washington Nursing Center where she touched so many lives.

Survivors include her children, Mary Beth Young of Englewood, OH, Amy Lane and her husband Ray of Paducah, KY, John Eric Young and his wife Pam of Cincinnati, OH, Bartholemew Young of Patagonia, AZ, Adam Young of Washington, Emily Young of Paducah, KY, Matthew Young and his wife Amanda of Bradenton, FL; twelve grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. Sally was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Donald Jerry Young, and two sisters, and two brothers.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Noon on Saturday, January 27, 2018 at Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church, 315 NE 3rd St., Washington, IN with Rev. Paul Ferguson celebrating. Friend’s may visit with Sally’s family on Saturday from 9:00 am until noon at the church. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Veale Creek Theatre, Washington Catholic Schools, or Our lady of Hope Catholic Church.  Goodwin Funeral Home 524 Broadway, Vincennes is honored to be assisting Sally’s family with her arrangements.