Lena Ruth Young

Lena Ruth Young went to be with our Lord on Sunday June 7, 2015. Lena Ruth was born October 2nd 1916 in Winters TX. Before she was a teenager her Mother passed away and she helped raise her younger brother Jimmy. Lena Ruth graduated from Wesley Girls Academy as Valedictorian in 1935 in Austin, TX.

Lena Ruth married the love of her life in 1935, Her and William were happily married for 70 years. Lena Ruth had many occupations

throughout her long life including Housewife, Mother, Farmer, School Bus Driver. Lena Ruth was the First Woman Deputy Sherriff of Garza County.

Later in life Lena Ruth worked for and retired from The Lubbock State School. While employed at The Lubbock State School Lena Ruth attended South Plains College where she earned her degree in Sociology in her late 50's. Lena Ruth loved to travel and camp and considered herself a master at the art of mountain and tree climbing and at age 84 William banned her from her climbing exploits.

Lena Ruth was preceded in death by her Husband, William Young and her Brother Jimmy

Greer.

Lena Ruth is survived by her Loving Son's, Malcolm Young and Wife Laverne, Erwin Young and Wife Lynne, and Darrell Young and Wife Rita. Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren and a Great-great-grandchild and her beloved dog Molly.

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