Shirley M Young, 97, passed away October 19, 2023 while she was surrounded by her family in a room filled with love.
Shirley was born July 29, 1926 to Harold and Agnes Shubert; she was one of five children.
She met her husband Zane while he was on leave from the Air Force. For Zane, it was love at first sight. After telling a buddy she was the girl he was going to marry, Zane gathered the courage to introduce himself. Shirley and Zane were married on July 20, 1946 and shared 68 years of life together.
Family was an important part of Shirley’s life. Her family expanded in 1953 with the birth of her son Harold. Later she was blessed with 4 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.
Shirley was preceded in death by her husband, Zane Young; parents, Harold and Agnes Shubert; sisters, Jean Young and Bertie (Eddie) Lauver; brothers, Andy Shubert and Glen (Leah) Shubert; and daughter-in-law, Donna Young. She is survived by her son, Harold Young; grandson, Cody Young (Pamela Cripe); granddaughters, Hollie Young (Derek Lawrence), Amber Thurman (Zac), Ashley Parker (Jared); and 6 great grandchildren.
Visitation will be held Friday October 27, 2023 at Soller-Baker Funeral Home in Lafayette from 1:00 pm until 2:30pm.