Elsie M. Girlinghouse Young, 89, of Orange, Texas went to her heavenly home on August 19, 2014.
She was born on October 9, 1924 to Rodney C. and Bertha F. (Barron) Girlinghouse in Nebo, Louisiana.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 42 years, Walton Elroy Young, Sr.; parents, Rodney and Bertha Girlinghouse; brothers, Bud and Johnny Girlinghouse; and sister, Bernice Gibson.
She is survived by her children, W. E. Young, Jr. and wife, Nell, Louise Savoy and husband, Bruce, Linda Crump and husband, Herschel, Ruth Chesson and husband, Clary, Rodney Young and wife, Cindy, and Sharon Smith and husband, Jimmy; 14 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren, and numerous great-great-grandchildren.
She is also survived by her siblings, M. J. Girlinghouse, Mary Carrier, JoAnn Putman, Melvin Girlinghouse, Ralph Girlinghouse, and numerous nieces and nephews; niece Renee McDaniels and friends, Dennis Bell and Al Lyons, who held a special place in her heart.
Funeral services will be at 10:00 am Friday, August 22, 2014 at Second Baptist Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Pastor Keith Pennington and Pastor Bobby Hoffpauir. Visitation will be Thursday, August 21st from 5:00-8:00 pm at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City.
Serving as pallbearers will be Bruce Mosier, Brien Savoy, Mike Young, Al Lyons, Christian Young, Dennis Bell, James Smith, Donald Young, and Eddie Davis. Honorary pallbearers will be her great-grandsons.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Second Baptist Church in Bridge City: 340 Bland Drive, Bridge City, TX 77611.
Condolences
Vickie Foreman
August 24, 2014
Sharon,Although we were out of town, kept you and your family in our prayers. Vickie and Tom Foreman
Rosemary Hodgkinson
August 22, 2014
I remember our "good" times at Perry Brothers Variety store. Elsie will be missed by all that knew her. Love you, Rosemary Brooks Hodgkinson
Pamela Young-Pratz
August 21, 2014
Pamela Young-Pratz lit a candle in memory of Elsie M. Girlinghouse Young
Mary L. Wilson
August 21, 2014
Mary L. Wilson purchased the Blooming Garden Basket for the family of Elsie M. Girlinghouse Young.
Melba Hunt
August 21, 2014
sharon, i am so sorry for the loss of your mom but i wont be able to go to vistation tonight i really wanted to see you and jimmie and rodney and ruth ann but please tell them my prayers are with all of you.. i know its hard to lose a mother but she has her angel wings and is watching over everything and everyone. friends always melba hunt
Anonymous
August 21, 2014
Peaceful White Lilies Basket was purchased for the family of Elsie M. Girlinghouse Young.
Anonymous
August 21, 2014
Emerald Garden Basket was purchased for the family of Elsie M. Girlinghouse Young.
Rodney Gordon Girlinghouse
August 20, 2014
MOM, Aunt Elsie, was always there when I or my family needed her, when there was trouble at the house she was always nearby so we could run to her for comfort and security. It was Mom who was there when Lynn was born prematurely and it was Mom who took care of Lynn, John and me during difficult times at home. She was the first to comfort me when my own Mother passed even though Uncle Elroy was also passing. No person will ever have a bigger heart or more compassion than Mom. She certainly will leave a hole in my heart that will never be filled. Heaven has certainly gained another angel to the Heavenly host and I bet there was a joyous reunion in heaven of those who have went before and those she has loved and lost. Say Hello to everyone for me inside heaven's gate Mom you are loved and missed and our memories together are forever. Your other Rodney -- Rodney Gordon Girlinghouse