She was a homemaker and caregiver to many families who loved her as their own family. Mrs. Young was a member of Wilmar Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Merrell "Speck" Young who she married on May 12, 1950. He passed away on May 8, 1999.
Also preceding her in death was a son, Rick Young; brothers, Lester, Earsle, Henry and Melvin Shepherd; and sisters, Ruby Britton, Audrey Sawyer and Robbie Lee Roark. Her favorite pastimes were playing cards with her friends and dancing with her twin sister, Bessie Dee. Their favorite dance was the jitterbug.
Survivors include her children; Mike and Gay Young of Wilmar, Kathy and Jerry Taylor of Rye, Becky and Gary Pace of Wilmar, Melanie and Dennis Evans of Warren and Mark Young of Wilmar; her twin sister, Bessie Dee West of Warren and sister, Lucille Casteel of Pine Bluff; nine grandchildren, sixteen great grandchildren (and one on the way); and numerous nieces and nephews.
Also surviving is her special friend, Sue Harris of Wilmar, AR that was loved as a sister.
Mrs. Rosie Lee loved her family dearly and will be greatly missed.
Funeral will be 4:00 p.m. Monday, March 14, 2016 at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Chapel with burial to follow in Wilmar Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Wilmar Cemetery Association, c/o Betty Fuqua, PO Box 132, Wilmar, AR 71675. Online guestbook at www.stephensondearman.com.
Condolences(21)
janie kulbeth fritts
wilmar, AR Wednesday, March 16, 2016 So sad at Chewy's passing. She was a special lady to me,I will never forget her friendship with Gretta. Blessings for the family.Joyce and Jerry d smith
MONTICELLO, TX Monday, March 14, 2016 Sorry for your loss here on earth, you will surely miss her. Oh for the joy that awaits; of one day seeing her again, for all those who make the Lord their Savior. Praying for God to surround you with the peace and comfort that only he can truly give.James & Mary Lasiter
Wilmar, AR Monday, March 14, 2016 Sincere sympathy to the family. Was so sorry to hear of Chewy's passing.Ron and Kathy Shepherd
Benton, LA Monday, March 14, 2016 Mellanie,Kathy,Becky, and Family! Were so sorry to hear of the passing of your mom! Aunt Rosa Lee was such a wonderfull person to be around! I"ll allways remember escorting tha GIRLS to Erics wedding and talking about were we were, how we got there, and were we needed to go!! We had a lot of fun that night! It"s also very sad to lose another member of the Greatest Generation! They did so much for us and our country! Our thoughts and prayers are with u all!!!Mary King
Jackson, MS Monday, March 14, 2016 My thoughts and prayers are with all of you today. Praying for comfort in the days ahead.Kay McClain Worbington
Monticello, AR Sunday, March 13, 2016 I am sorry for the loss of your dear mother. You have my sympathy and prayers during this sad time!Irma and Alvin James
MonticelloAr, AR Sunday, March 13, 2016 So saddened to hear of Mrs. Rosie. She and Mrs. Bessie was always one of my special friends. Always such a pleasure to visit with the both. Mom always so fond of family. Our thoughts and prayers with all of you.Tammy Rhodes-Mack
Powhatan, VA Sunday, March 13, 2016 Condolences to the Young familyBecky and Buddy Rauls
Warren, AR Sunday, March 13, 2016 Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.Bobbie Ross
Warren, AR Sunday, March 13, 2016 So sorry to hear of your great loss. May God bless you all during this difficult time.Bonnie Wood
White Hall, AR Saturday, March 12, 2016 My deepest sympathy to all of this wonderful woman's family.Tona Wesson
Wilmar, AR Saturday, March 12, 2016 So sorry for your loss. All of the family is in our prayers.Beverly and Jerry Davis
Warren, AR Saturday, March 12, 2016 Prayers for you all as we celebrate the life of our precious Chewy! Words are not adequate to describe the many years of joy and laughter she brought to us all! Thanking God for all the precious memories!Judy Selig
Brnton, AR Saturday, March 12, 2016 Becky and family,I am so sorry about the loss of your dear mother. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Judy Selig
Sheila Gardner
Monticello, AR Saturday, March 12, 2016 Loved visiting with Chewy. She was the sweetest lady.Praying for her family.
Carol White Grassi
Warren, AR Saturday, March 12, 2016 A lady that always had a genuine smile in her heart and on her face! Prayers for all of you.Jean Bowen
Monticello, AR Saturday, March 12, 2016 So sorry for your loss.Linda & Jimmie Reep
Warren, AR Saturday, March 12, 2016 Sorry for your loss. You are in our Prayers.Love and Prayers,Jimmie and LindaGeraldine Guthrie Woodell
Searcy, AR Saturday, March 12, 2016 Rosie Lee never failed to be friendly and pleasant with everyone, even younger 1st cousins, like myself. I always enjoyed our infrequent visiting, usually at a Herring reunion. My older sis, Marlene, was their "buddy" and adored Rosie Lee and Bessie Dee. It's hard to see her name in the obituaries.Emily H. Lasiter
Warren, AR Saturday, March 12, 2016 Bessie Dee and family, you all are in my prayers.Lisa Roark Schmidt
, AR Friday, March 11, 2016 May God comfort and strengthen Aunt Rosie Lee's family at this time. I love her so much!