Leona Miller Young, 78, of Burke County, NC, gained her heavenly wings on Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023.
Born October 14, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Randall Miller and Sallie Robinson Miller.
Leona was a member of Henry River Baptist Church and retired from J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center. She was in the Red Hat Society with her friend, Gerri West, and a proud member of the Drowning Creek Fire Department. Leona was a loving MawMaw and GiGi. She enjoyed day trips and traveling to the beach. She was an avid beach comber with an eye for finding shark teeth. Leona also enjoyed spending many hours with her best friend, Linda Ramsey.
Mrs. Young is survived by her husband, 38 years, Roddy Young; daughter, Rebecca Whitley (Bobby); son, Jon Young (Julia); grandchildren, Jason Whitley (Chasitie), Kelli Andrews (Dan), Sydney Young, and Kenna Young; great-grandchildren, Isabel Andrews, Mason Andrews, Jaxx Whitley, and Piper Whitley; and brother, Keith Miller (Sandy).
In addition to her parents, Leona was preceded in death by a son, Randy Mayhue; and brother, David Dean Miller.
The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m., Monday, February 20, 2023 at Sossoman Funeral Home. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. in the Colonial Chapel of the funeral home with Rev. David Stikeleather and Rev. Rick Hudson officiating. Burial will follow at Henry River Baptist Church Cemetery in Hickory.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Amorem Hospice, 902 Kirkwood Street, NW, Lenoir, NC 28645.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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To the family, so very sorry for the loss of a previous lady. Our prayers are with you all. From the Tom Miller family. Wanda Miller Hunter, Rita Hunter Jimeson, and Tammy Hunter Padgett
Leona was like my sister. We talked on the phone for hours. We shopped for hours. We ate Chinese together. (her favorite being Moo Goo Gai Pan) She will be missed, however she is with her Lord. Lee's family was her world and how blessed they must feel to have had such a wonderful woman in their lives.
we are so sorry to hear this. we were friends for a long time. we will miss her.
With my heart felt sympathy, sending hugs and my love. Cousin Joan
I didn't know Leona very well, but she seemed like a genuine and beautiful person, and I know she loved her family. My heart breaks for the entire family, and I pray God will give each of you comfort and peace during this time of loss. She is in God's hands now, and that is so much to be thankful for. I'm sending my prayers and love to all the family of a precious lady.
Sending our prayers, love and heartfelt condolences to the entire family. Take comfort in knowing Leona is with our Lord this day, and no more goodbyes when we see her again. Godbless each of you. The Ramsey Family
Leona was a wonderful beautiful woman. She always had a smile for everyone and kind words to say to you especially if you needed cheering up. She loved her family very much and was so proud of her grand babies. She always had pictures to show of her babies. Leona is going to be greatly missed by friends and family. We will be together again one day.
To Becky and family, With deepest sympathy as you remember all those precious times you had with your Mother….. Thinking of you🙏