Sylvia Young

Sylvia Young, age 85, of Carthage, Texas, passed away on Tuesday afternoon, September 8, 2026, in Longview, Texas. Sylvia May Hale was born on August 6, 1941, in Colbert, Oklahoma, to the late John B. and Tressie May Davis Hale.

Sylvia had a love for scrapbooking and was known by her family as the best cook ever. She especially loved feeding people, and that love was reflected throughout much of her working life. She worked for many years at Hadden’s Sandwich Shop in Gilmer and later served as the caregiver at Gilmer Care Center. She continued her career in healthcare, working as a nurse’s aide for many years and caring for others.

Sylvia also enjoyed social media, which allowed her to keep up with everything going on in the lives of those she knew and loved. She especially enjoyed seeing pictures of her family and watching the children of family and friends grow through the photos and updates they shared.

In addition to her parents, Sylvia was preceded in death by her son, Pervis E. Young; five siblings; and great-great-grandson, Kristopher Sparks.

She is survived by her children, Kim Wingfield, Cindy Steger and husband David, and Rusty Young and wife Jinjer; grandchildren, Leslie Kerlick (Chad), Casie Mullanix, Morgan Young (Nicky), Wayne Mullanix (Caitlyn), Schuyler Young, and Stormy Richardson (Jacob); numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; and brother, Charles Hale (Jan). Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and many friends also survive.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, September 11, 2026, at Jimerson-Lipsey Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Matt Comer officiating. Interment will follow in County Line Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10-11 a.m. on Friday at the funeral home prior to the funeral service.

Pallbearers include KC Murphy, Rowdy Young, Brodie Young, Levi Kerlick, Michael Sparks, Tyler Sparks, Schuyler Young, and Wayne Mullanix.

If desired, memorials may be made to County Line Missionary Baptist Church.

A guestbook may be signed online at www.jimerson-lipsey.com.