Dorothy Marie Carroll Young

Dorothy Marie Carroll Young
October 16, 1933 – September 20, 2014

Dorothy Marie Carroll Young, age 80, passed away peacefully on September 20, 2014, surrounded by her family.

She was born October 16, 1933, in Pinson, TN to Robert Carroll and Vada Bain Carroll; she had two brothers TR Carroll and Eugene Carroll. Her childhood was happy and filled with love. She graduated from Pinson High School in 1947. Dorothy met James Ray Young, (her prince charming) it was love at first sight. They married in Corinth MS on December 6, 1952. They have two children. Being a mother was essential to Dorothy’s life. She was a constant example of Christ, especially evident in nurturing of her family. For her children they were born to a mother who cherished them and their differences, a mother who was constant in her love, guidance and example. Both of her children know secretly that they are their mother’s favorite. Her grandchildren also felt her never-ending love, each one secretly feel as if they are her favorite. She spent every moment she could with them, cuddling and loving on them. Her home was always open and everyone felt welcomed and known by her.

Life is all about choices, and Dorothy humbly made the right choices. Dorothy always chose kindness. If you have met Dorothy, you have felt the Savior’s love. She loved others the way the Savior asked us to love unconditionally and without reserve.

Dorothy happily chose to serve; spending her days in constant service of others. She was a proud and faithful member of Friendship Baptist Church. She had been faithful to this one church her entire life.

She chose to be humble. She chose to love. She chose to be charitable; and her children watched and learned. They know where to turn for peace because they watched their mother find it in Christ.

We choose now to honor her by being ever serving and faithful.

Dorothy Marie Carroll Young is preceded in death by her husband James Ray Young, her Parents Robert Carroll and Vada Bain Carroll, Her brothers T.R. Carroll and Eugene Carroll. She is survived by her son: Mike Young (Diann) daughter: Jenny McDonald (Dr. Thomas McDonald). Grandchildren: Mickey Young, Brandy Stegall, Chris Dyer (Jessica), Tim Dyer(Alan), Jesse Dyer (Nichole), Callie McDonald; Great-grandchildren: Cye, Cali, & James Young, Bentley Dyer, Thorin & Madison Dyer

Pallbearers: Mickey Young, Chris Dyer, Tim Dyer, Jesse Dyer, Cye Young and Ron Hodges
Honorary Pallbearers’: Callie McDonald & Dr. Thomas McDonald

Public Viewing will be on Thursday September 25, 2014 from 5-9 pm at Casey-Shackelford Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be on Friday September 26, 2014 at 1:00 in the Chapel of Casey-Shackelford Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks you donation to Wounded Warriors.
https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org/default.aspx?tsid=72&campaignSource+Website&source=HONOR