Elizabeth “Betty” Young Owensby passed away peacefully on July 12th , 2024 at the age of 94. A Celebration of Life service will be held at First United Methodist Church of Tuscaloosa on Monday, July 15th at 11:00 a.m., followed by a family graveside service later in the day at Putnam Cemetery in Putnam, Alabama. Betty was a beautiful, warm, and charming lady who was beloved by all who knew her. She had a ready smile and a delightful sense of humor. She enjoyed music, travel, reading, time at the beach, and tending her flowers. Most importantly, Betty loved being with her family and friends. She was a loyal friend, devoted mother, and proud “Gandy” to her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Betty was born on September 29, 1929 in Morvin, Alabama where she spent her childhood. She attended and graduated from school in Thomasville, Alabama and subsequently came back to teach elementary school in her hometown of Morvin. A short time later, she met and married Toulmin Young from nearby Putnam where they lived for 49 years and reared their four children. While in Putnam, Betty was an active member of the community and served as church pianist for Putnam Baptist Church for many years. After Toulmin’s passing, she married Paul Owensby of Linden, Alabama and enjoyed 19 years with him traveling extensively and enjoying the beach. Among other community involvements, Betty was an active member of Linden Methodist Church while living in Linden. Betty moved to Capstone Village in Tuscaloosa, Alabama after the loss of Paul. She enjoyed seven fulfilled years at Capstone being near family, nurturing new friendships, and enjoying the many musical performances offered at Capstone. She was a member of First United Methodist Church of Tuscaloosa. Betty will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. She is preceded in death by her husbands Toulmin Warren Young and Paul Shelton Owensby and is survived by her four children, John Michael Young (Wanda) of Tuscaloosa; Toulmin Patrick Young (Stephanie) of Linden, Alabama; Elizabeth Young Hamner (Herschel) of Tuscaloosa; and Amy Young Kenny (Lawrence) of Atlanta, Georgia. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren, John Michael Young, jr. (Mary Harmon); Toulmin Patrick Young, jr. (Suzanne); Anna Young Baggett (Michael); Paul Shelton Young (Kasie); Elizabeth Young Rush (Cameron); Laura Young Glass (Elliott); Casey Patrick Puntaro; Sarah Armistead Fiveash (Russ); Stuart Lawrence Kenny (Catherine); Terria Puntaro Steele (Carey), John Bennett Kenny; Caroline Kenny Africk (Max) and many adored great grandchildren. The family greatly appreciates the love and support of the Capstone Village community and Hospice of West Alabama. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to First United Methodist Church of Tuscaloosa or Hospice of West Alabama.
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