Becky (Elser) Young, 73, of Barling, AR, passed away on Monday, November 20th, 2023. She was born December 3rd, 1949 to Lawrence “Larry” and Agnes (Flegel) Elser in Fort Smith, AR. Becky was an avid reader until her later years and camped at the honeymoon site at Shoal Bay Park in New Blaine, AR as often as she could. She was retired but has a long professional career beginning with Sears and later with Webb Energy Resources.
Becky is preceded in death by her parents Larry and Agnes Elser, and her brother Daniel “Dan” Elser.
Becky is survived by her husband of 54 years, Gary Young of Barling, AR, son Brandon Young of Weatherford, TX, grandchildren Hudson Young, Jax Young and Kennedy Young all of Weatherford, TX, sister Ruth Waits (Bruce) of Tulsa, OK, brother Tom Elser (Sherry) of Fayetteville, AR, who, along with numerous nieces and nephews, all loved her very much.
Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith.
A memorial graveside service will be Friday, December 1st at Holy Cross Cemetery.