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Gertrude YOUNG

Memorial Park Cemetery
Ouachita County,
Arkansas

September 11, 1915 - April 23, 2010


Gertrude Young had a lifelong journey woven into a rich tapestry of Church, Community and Service which was the essence and soul of Gertrude (Goodwin) Young’s life. Born in Snowhill, Louisiana September 11, 1915, to the late Hugh and Georgia Goodwin, Gertrude’s journey ended quietly and peacefully April 23, 2010 as she slept.

She joined Zion Hill Baptist Church, Camden, at an early age, was a lifetime member and she became the Congregation’s eldest member. Gertrude served in numerous capacities, Choir, Secretary, Kitchen Committee and Missionary, affectionately touching the lives of many.

She formed a Sewing Circle that met monthly and volunteered her time in the Nursing Homes. Her love of flowers and gardening was always on display in her picturesque yard, flower gardens, and plants that dotted her porch and throughout her house, with begonias being one of her favorites.

Gertrude leaves behind to cherish memories of her and honor her legacy, her Daughter: Mrs. Wallace R. (Walker) Nash, Camden Arkansas. Grandchildren: Mrs. LaVern Bailey, Duncanville, TX, Mr. Joseph Nash Jr., Little Rock, AR, Mr. William Nash Sr., Stafford, VA, Mrs. Evelyn Pierce and Mrs. DeLois Davis, Camden AR. Nieces and Nephews: Mrs. Marcelene Howard, Camden, AR, Mr. Isaac Langley Sr., Little Rock, AR, Mr. Josh Goodwin, Oakland CA, Mrs. Ora Goodwin-Glen, Tallahassee, FL, Mrs. Frieda (Goodwin) Washington and Mrs. Georgia Mae Goodwin, Indianapolis, IN, and Mr. Wayne Young Minden, LA. A good friend and neighbor, Mrs. Essie Bell Fletcher, a good friend like her very own Grand Daughter, Mrs. Joyce Ann Williams. Eighteen Great-Grandchildren, Seven Great-Great Grandchildren and a host of nieces; nephews; other relatives and friends

Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 05, 2010 at Zion Hill Baptist Church with Pastor Chester Thompson officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday from 1-6 p.m. at Zion Hill Baptist Church. Proctor Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Contributed on 4/29/20 by debbraszymanski
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Submitted: 4/29/20 • Approved: 4/30/20 • Last Updated: 6/29/23 • R1313966-G0-S3

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