Shirley J. Young

With solemn reverence, we commemorate Shirley J. Young of Henderson, Kentucky, whose life came to an end on March 7, 2026 at the age of 88, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, George W. Brown and Verbal A. Brown; her husband Billy Gene Young; her siblings, Marvin Brown and Louise Pinkston (Gene); and her son-in-law Forest Turner, Jr..

She is survived by: her daughters, Julie Armstrong (Chuck) and Luann Martin (Steve); her brother Michael Brown (Pattie); her grandchildren, John Turner, Sarah Turner (Cordaro), Luke Turner (Alyssa), David Armstrong, Andrew Martin (Matt), Zach Martin and Elizabeth Martin Lee (Kody); and her great grandchildren, Ben Jenkins, Ansel Jenkins, Maisie Jenkins, Meadow Martin, Scarlett Lee and Deacon Lee. She is also survived by nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, March 14th 2026 from 10:30 AM to 1:00 PM at the Tomblinson Funeral Home (325 1st St, Henderson, KY 42420). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 14th 2026 at 1:00 PM at the same location. A burial will be held on Saturday, March 14th 2026 at the Baskett Cemetery.

Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to St. Anthony's Hospice or Zion Baptist Church.