Penelope “Penny” Padgett Young
Posted By Kyle Nikola On September 12, 2016 @ 3:19 pm In Obituaries | 11 Comments
Pooler, GA- Penelope Padgett Young “Penny”, 68, died September 10, 2016 at home in the presence of her family and friends. Her life of gentle, compassionate concern for others was cut short after battling a progressive neurological disease. Born to loving parents, Donald Lewis Padgett, Sr. and Ruth Henrietta nee Wills Padgett in Charlottesville, VA, the family moved to Atlanta Georgia where she attended D’youville Academy and debuted at the Cherokee Country Club in 1967. She developed her talents and pursued a music major at the University of Georgia. There she met the love of her life, Elmer H. Young, III “Pete” and they were married. This union produced four children. The couple much later divorced.
Her talents were shared with family and the community through song and guitar, one of her favorite expressions of love, along with embroidering gifts for family and friends. Among her many other interests, she was an avid reader of science fiction. Self-taught in computer programing, she was employed in that field for many years.
Devoted to her family and Catholic faith, Penny shared her knowledge and spirituality with the community as a Team Leader in the Marriage Encounter Program for the Savannah Catholic Diocese and was a member of Cursillo #42. She was an active member of Our Lady of Lourdes, St. Bendict’s, St. James, St. Anne’s, and St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Churches over her life time. Most recently, Penny attended the new Pooler Catholic Community and became a member of the Pooler Senior Center.
Penny was deeply struck by the Iraq War death of her beloved youngest son, John Young, in 2007. Thus, she channeled her grief by providing comfort and aid for other bereaved military families as a Peer Mentor for the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (T.A.P.S.).
Left to mourn her passing are her sons, Donald Christopher Young, Peter Marshall Young, and daughter, Mary Theresa Young; grandchildren: Michael Young, Brittany Young, Alyssa young, Kendall Byer, and Aiden Young; siblings: Donald Padgett, Jr. Benjamin Padgett, Sarah Mayer, and Madeline Padgett, and numerous nieces, nephews, extended family, the Claborn family, close friends, and confidantes.
Penny was preceded in death by her parents noted above, and siblings: Francis Reed Wills Padgett, Catherine Colfax Padgett and Bruce Heyward Padgett, and son, U.S. Army SPC John Joseph Young.
The family is forever grateful for the selfless dedication and support of Deborah Heddendorf and Diana Endres during this last year. You are truly angels amongst us. Instrumental in Penny’s care and that of her own mother’s serious illness was granddaughter, Kendall Byer, who was supportive above and beyond what expects of one so young. The family would like to recognize the contribution of the staff of Gentiva Hospice, with special thanks to Crystal and Catherine.
Visitation will be held at Families First Funeral Care on Dean Forest Road in Savannah, Thursday September 15, 2016 from 5-7pm. Rosary service at 7 pm. Funeral Service will be held on Friday, September 16, 2016 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Port Wentworth, with Father Tom Murphy officiating. Burial will immediately follow at the Catholic Cemetery on Wheaton Street, Savannah, where Penny will rest forever alongside her beloved son, John, and thus, bringing a new talent to voices of angels.
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Our heartfelt condolences to Penny’s family. We love and support you. To our dearest Penny, the Angels are rejoicing for your return as is your heavenly family.
We send you off on your eternal journey knowing that we will see you again. Eternal Hugs for Healing.
So sorry for your loss , Penny was a wonderful person,I truly enjoyed our last visit at my parents place in Twin City a few years back. We shared memories of family dinners with my sister Vickie, her sister in-law , when our kids were all very little.
Despite failing health, Penney always maintained a sweet disposition and was a joy to be around!! She had a deep love for God which was evident in her prayer life and radiant smile!! I will always cherish our friendship and prayer times together!! My deepest condolences to Penney’s lovely family!! Love u forever dear friend!?????✝⛪️⚓️⚜?????
The Penny I knew was from 20+ years ago. A single mom working hard to provide for her two youngest children. She was like a second mom to me. She always treated us with such respect, she listened to what we had to say. And I will be forever reminded of her when I hear someone order a drink with light ice. 🙂 Theresa, you have been dealt a sh!tty hand of cards this year. I admire your strength but my heart breaks for you. ❤️
Very sorry to hear of her passing. Love and Prayers to the Claborns.
If I was to talk to Momma Penney here, I’d tell you how much of a blessing you were to my life.
I’d tell you how much I love you… How I could never wait to hug your neck and kiss your cheeks!
I’d tell you that the talks we had together were ones that helped me go on in those days we needed so much strength… To remember that God’s got this… And how you showed me how to never let go of Him who saved us! Because as the days went on and your strength was becoming more wiery for you, your faith and strength in the one true Savior and Rock of our salvation only grew stronger.
I would tell you now… That I will always remember you and never forget all we talked about, all we did with you before the day came that you couldn’t and I’ll remember how I could make you laugh and sometimes made you cry… I would say that when I could help you get through a day… That only made my day more fulfilled and blessed because Jesus is who lives in me! That at those times, you thought only you were getting the help to get to the bed or get to the chair or when I brought your drink or dinner… Those days only fulfilled my days too! To say “I’ll miss you” is an understatement. There really are no words!
You, Momma, have taken a piece of my heart with you to heaven! And one day I’m coming to see it again. Cause I will always want you to have it.. And care for it in the way you do! With love and kindness like you did for everybody that crossed a path with you!
I will always love you, Momma!
Love Diana!
Chris and family, we are so sorry for you loss and send our love to you all.
Calvin, Megan and Chandler
I am so sorry for the passing elegant lady, I am gold star mom I know she be watching from now
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of the family at this sad time. May her memory be eternal.
Penny loved her children and she loved Jesus. She had so many talents. God bless all who survive her. May Penny rest in peace!
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My heart is sadden that I was unable to get to visit or talk with her one more time. Penny was a great person and we met through a support group I had started right after my son was killed in Iraq and she became a Gold Star Mom and Family. I pray for her eternal peace and rest as she sees the Face of Jesus and is reconnected with her son and other family members. God be with all her family at this time and keep her alive by sharing her memory with all you meet as she did with her son John.