Florine Young Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Portsmouth – Florine Young, 83, of the 1500 block of Richmond Avenue, went home to be with the Lord, December 22, 2007, with her family members surrounding her. She was a member of New Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, where she served faithfully as an usher before her illness. Mrs. Young was retired from Holiday Inn, Portsmouth. She is predeceased by, her mother; Marie Mitchell, husband; Raymond Young, daughter: Marcella Young, sisters; Dorothy Moore and Jean Carr, a brother; Herman Mitchell of Portsmouth, and grand-daughter; Trekita Robinson of Orlando, FL. Mrs. Florine Young leaves to cherish her memory, four sons; Raymond Young, Jr. Freddie Young, Bobby Young (Jamesetta) of Portsmouth and Jerome Young (Dionne) of Detroit, MI., four daughters; Florine Brown (Joseph) of Portsmouth, Fannie Freeman (Gregory) of Suffolk, Minister Josephine Fields (Robert) of Chesapeake, Karen Robinson (Carl) of Orlando, FL., a special daughter and devoted care giver; Darlene Gray of Portsmouth, a sister; Roxanna Mitchell of Portsmouth,17 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, 7 great-great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. Viewing will be held on Thursday, December 27, 2007, from 12noon to 5pm. A life celebration service will be held 12noon on Friday, December 28, 2007 at New Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, located at 1000 County Street, Portsmouth. The Rev. Milton R. Blount will officiate. Interment will follow at Carver Memorial Cemetery, Suffolk. The family will receive friends and assemble at 2106 Richmond Avenue in Portsmouth. The family has entrusted J. T. Fisher Funeral Services, 1080 N George Washington Hwy, Chesapeake, to handle the final care arrangements. Condolences can be offered to the family at www.jtfisherfuneralservices.com.