Patricia Ann Young

Patricia Ann Young, 69, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Thursday, January 19, 2017.

Those left to cherish her memory are her husband of 50 years, Bruce Young; her sons, Bobby Young and wife Amanda of Merryville, LA, and Jesse “Porky” Young and wife Markie of Merryville, LA; her daughter, Nicky Johnson and husband Shane of Merryville, LA; her brothers, Jerry Jackson of Houston, TX, and Douglas Jackson of Longville, LA; her sisters, Helen Sharber of Westlake, LA, and Betty Patin of DeRidder, LA; thirteen Grandchildren; four Great Grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her father, Herman Jackson; her mother, Sybil Wilson; two brothers, Randy Jackson and Bruce Bertrand; and a sister, Yvonne Slaydon.

Visitation was held Saturday, January 21, 2017, at Calvary Baptist Church in Merryville from 12:00 noon until - .  The service will be held on Sunday, January 22, 2017 at 2:00 PM with visitation beginning at 12:00 noon before the service. Brother Jim Miers will officiate.  Pallbearers will be Cody Gill, Justen Johnson, Aric Johnson, Tray Williamson, Steven Williamson, Josh Tolbert, Andy Whiddon, and Jamie Higginbotham.  Burial will follow at Cannon Cemetery in Merryville, LA.

Ms. Patricia was a member of Calvary Baptist Church and she always had a good time at gospel singings.  She loved people and never had a bad thing to say about anyone.  Ms. Pat had a secret truth, that you could never have too many purses!  She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother and she sincerely enjoyed family time.  She will forever be cherished in our hearts.