Ms. Edna L. Young

Ms. Edna L. Young was born in Painter, Virginia and was the first of five children born to the late Charles, Sr. and Mary Rogers Young. She was educated in the New York City Public Schools, and graduated from Hampton University in the Class of 1947. She moved to Columbia, SC and taught at Waverly Elementary School for forty years. During her forty years of teaching, she earned a Masters Degree in Education at New York University. She continued her career as an early childhood educator until her retirement. She was a dedicated member of numerous professional associations including: National Teachers Association, SC Teachers Association, and the SC Retirement System. Edna was founder of the “Just Say No Club” at Hyatt Park Elementary School. She mentored teachers and loved her profession. Edna was a lifelong member of Bethel AME Church, where she served faithfully in many capacities including: Choir Member, Finance Secretary, and Sunday School Teacher. She was a Golden Soror of fifty-five years in Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., and served as past president and held various positions in Chapter Gamma Nu Omega Sorority. She was one of the persons responsible for the establishment of an AKA Chapter Theta Gamma at the University of South Carolina, where she recently honored. She was a member of the Hampton University Alumni Association. Edna was also a member and past president of the National Association of University Women. In her spare time, she enjoyed playing bridge and was a member of several bridge clubs, and loved her family. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her two sisters: Bernice Steele and Jane Manual; and one brother, Charles Young, Jr. She leaves to cherish precious memories, her devoted brother and sister-in-law, Mr. George (Carrie) Young of Charlotte, NC; Mr. Bernard Young (nephew) of Newark, NJ, Dr. Paula Young (niece) of Roosevelt, NY, Mrs. Karen (Kurt) Lane (niece) of Bear, Delaware, Mr. Carlton Young (nephew), Middletown, Delaware, Ms. Tonya Young (grandniece) of Newark, NJ, Mr. Chad Young (grandnephew) of Newark, NJ, Ms. Kendall Lane (grandniece) of Bear, Delaware, Ms. Kayla Lane (grandniece) of Bear, Delaware, Mr. Charles Young (grandnephew) of Middletown, Delaware, Mr. Mikhi Young (great grandnephew) of Newark, NJ and Mr. Nasir Young (great grandnephew) of Newark, NJ; a favorite cousin, Mary Coston of Philadelphia, PA; special friend, Mrs. Lillie James of Columbia; SC and a host of other relatives and friends. Services will be held 12 noon Wednesday, January 22, 2014 at Bethel AME Church, with interment to follow in The Elmwood Cemetery 501 Elmwood Avenue, Columbia, SC. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. The family request that condolences and memorials be made on their web page @www.palmermemorialchapel.com.

Ms. Edna L. Young

October 11, 1923 - January 14, 2014