Obituary of Shirley G. Young

Shirley Young, age 90, of Troy, PA, formerly of East Smithfield, died Thursday, October 19, 2017 at Bradford County Manor, Burlington Twp. Shirley was born January 19, 1927 in Elmira, NY, a daughter of Rex and Mary Ellen (Smith) Garrison. She was the widow of Charles Young who passed away in 2009. Shirley worked at American Silk Label as a weaver before her retirement, and was known for her pranks and rooster tape she played each day at the end of her shift. She was a member of the Wetona Methodist church, enjoyed doing needlework, sewing, camping, and bird watching. Shirley is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Douglas and JaNell Young of Burlington, PA; a daughter, Bonnie Avery of Troy, PA; 8 grandchildren; many great grandchildren and great great grandchildren; 2 sisters, Marilyn (Merle) Welch of Troy, PA, Carroll Passeri of Hmosassa, FL. In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by a son, Dale Young in 2006, and a son-in-law, Jack Avery in 2016. A private graveside service will be held at a later date at Wetona Cemetery. Buckheit Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc., 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA is assisting the family. www.buckheitfcandcrematory.com