Loretta Young

November 6, 1941 - March 13, 2020

Loretta Young was born on November 6, 1941, to Willie and Eddie Lee (Bird) Young in Saint Louis, Missouri. Loretta’s mother, father, and brother, Willie Arthur Young preceded her in death. Loretta confessed her faith in Christ at an early age. She was a member of Olivette Baptist Church and was baptized in 1954. She was a member of the Usher-Board until she moved her membership to the Centennial Christian Church in 1975. She served on the Greeting Committee and a member of the Breakfast Club. Loretta married Henry Crumb in 1965. She received her education at Carr Lane Elementary School, Patrick Henry Hadley High School, Forest Park Community College, and Maryville College. Out of college, Loretta worked at the Veterans Hospital until her retirement in 1996. She was also a Girl Scout leader for many years. Loretta was a kind, loving, and giving person, and wanted everyone included in her giving. She leaves to cherish her memories: nephew Wayne Young; niece Glynis (Zachery) Boles, great-nephew Ronald Boles and her dearest friend and confidant D’Larce Austin, and many friends close to our heart.