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Submitted: 7/26/11 • Approved: 7/27/11 • Last Updated: 8/1/12 • R568091-G568090-S3
Born June 19, 1875, Newburg, Izard, Arkansas.
Died April 16, 1947, Viola, Fulton County, Arkansas.
Daughter of John & Sophia Elizabeth Clark Fuqua.
Married William Alvin Young, September 10, 1893, Elizabeth, Fulton County, Arkansas.
The Calico Rock Progress, Calico Rock, Arkansas, April 18, 1947:
Mrs. W. A. Young Dies at Viola Wednesday
Mrs. Mary Fuqua Young 71, wife of W. A. Young of Viola, died at her home Wednesday, following several months illness.
Mrs. Young was a native of this county and the greater part of her life was spent in the vicinity of Wild Cherry, where she resided until a few months ago. In 1893 she was married to William A. Young. To this union were born 12 children, seven sons and five daughters. Two children preceded her in death. She was converted early in life and united with the Missionary Baptist Church and remained a faithful member until death. Besides her ten grown children, she is survived by her husband.
Funeral service conducted by Rev. H. L. Porterfield, were held Thursday afternoon. Burial was in the Cross Roads Cemetery, with the Roller Funeral Service in charge.
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Contributed on 7/26/11 by maxparnell
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