Mrs. Henrietta L. Young

To view the services of Henrietta Young please go to kempfuneralhome.com, click on her picture or type her name in the find tributes bar, scroll down the tribute wall and there will be a picture (looks like a chapel) where you will click on it to take you to the next page. The next page will allow you to launch webcast and you can view the service live. This service will be available at 9:20am and the 90 days after the service. The Legacy of Henrietta Lynelle Young Henrietta Lynelle Young affectionately known as “Granny” or “Aunt Hennie” was born December 23, 1919 to the late Ollie West and Jimmy Taylor in Palmers Crossing, a neighborhood in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. Her mother later remarried Mr. Robert Moncure who became her stepfather. She was one of four siblings, Ernest, Dorothy, and Willie Pearl (age 99). Granny also had two stepbrothers, Charlie and Tellious. They lived on a Pecan Orchard in Palmers Crossing. Granny had a relationship with the Lord at an early age. Her grandmother Kathryn West ensured that she and her siblings attended church every Sunday. She attended Priest Creek Baptist Church. She later joined Peoples Community Church in Detroit, Michigan in 1959 and remained a faithful servant. She attended Eureka High School in Mississippi where she graduated at the top of her class. After high school, she migrated to Michigan and began working at Montgomery Ward then later landing a prestigious job as an elevator operator in the Hudson Building. Her greatest job was being a homemaker to her family. Henrietta was joined in holy matrimony to Ocie Young, Jr. on July 17, 1946, who preceded her death in 1998. From their union, they adopted their only child, Janet Lynelle, who also preceded her in death in 1999. She loved music and taking piano lessons. Granny loved reading the bible and had a “cure” for every ailment. She had a true passion for cooking and baking delicious dishes. She had a bright smile that would warm anyone’s heart and would give her last dollar to anyone in need. Granny loved to travel on numerous road trips with her husband. They loved to take pictures and make home videos. She was an avid bowler and participated in many ladies bowling leagues. Granny believed in keeping up with technology, so she attended computer classes in her late eighties just so she could send an email. Last year, Granny was able to enjoy her 100th birthday in grand fashion with her family and friends. She was honored that so many people showered her with love and kind words. Henrietta leaves to cherish and honor her memory; her sister, Willie Pearl Hosey; her grandchildren, Jerry T. Windham Jr. and wife Rochelle, Carmen Lynelle Windham and Eboni Pulliam and husband Kenneth; her great grandchildren, Nikeva Mays, Deanna Savoy, Jerry T. Windham III, Devin Pulliam, Ayun Daywhea, Cameron Daywhea, Casey Daywhea, Charlie Bothull, Jimiel Jackson, Jayla Windham, Jeremy Windham, Briana Wallace and Canaan Pulliam; her 11 great great grandchildren. Also left to remember Henrietta are a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Mrs. Henrietta L. Young

December 23, 1919 - November 11, 2020