Joan Henry Young (Lynton Joan Henry), age 92, of Saint Johns, Florida passed away on July 28, 2021 after a short illness. Joan was born September 2, 1928 in Buckhorn, MS to James Earl and Martha Susan Henry. She spent most of her childhood in Pontotoc, MS and often spoke fondly of friends and family there and how wonderful it was to grow up in that community. Joan's father passed away unexpectedly while she was still attending Pontotoc High School. Upon graduation, she moved with her mother to Memphis, Tennessee where she graduated from Draughan's School of Business. Soon after, she met the love of her life, John Travis Young. Joan and Travis were married in 1950 and were blessed with 61 years together. In 1984, Joan and Travis left Memphis and took up residence in Rosemark, TN and enjoyed their retirement years living in the country and tending their garden until Travis was called to his heavenly home in 2011. In 2018, Joan joined her daughter in Florida.
Joan is survived by her sons Steve Young (Portia), Terry Young (Lena) and her daughter Lorrie Young (Greg Lutz).
A graveside service for Joan will be held Thursday, August 5, 2021 from 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM at Memphis Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens, 3700 North Germantown Parkway, Bartlett, TN 38133.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.MemphisFuneralGermantownParkway.com for the Young family.
