Mrs. Lena Young

October 10, 1937 - February 13, 2020

Lena Bell Young, 82, of Greenville, NC died on Thursday, February 13th of natural causes. Lena was born October 10, 1937 in Greene County, NC and was a resident for over 30 years. Prior to her residency in Greenville, Lena resided in New York for approximately 30 years. During her time in New York, she met Alexander Hercules Young, whom she would marry and thereafter start a family consisting of 6 children. Lena worked at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville, NC in the Housekeeping Department where she eventually retired. Lena had many hobbies such as cooking, reading, teaching, and traveling. One hobby she loved most was talking to people about her God, Jehovah. Lena was baptized as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses on December 23, 1995. For almost 25 years being in the ministry with her family and friends brought her great joy, especially working with a close group of ladies lovingly known as the “Golden Girls”. Lena loved her family dearly. One of her greatest joys was spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Lena was preceded in death by her parents, mother, Mable Moore and Stepfather, Jack Moore; father, Leander Suggs; husband, Alexander Young; brothers John Howard, Marvin Staton, Jesse Moore, and Alvin Moore, as well as a daughter, Debra Ann Young. Lena is survived by her 5 children: Michelle Young of Winterville, NC, Curtis Young of Orlando, FL; Jerome Young (Tina) of Ansbach Germany; Michael Young (Doreen) of Jacksonville, FL, and Eric Young (Denise) of Winterville, NC; 2 siblings, Ruby Keith of Jersey City, NJ and Willie Speight of East Orange, NJ, as well as 18 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins.