Bernice “Bunny” Irene Smith Young

Published 9:13 am Friday, May 5, 2017

Bernice “Bunny” Irene Smith Young passed away April 26, 2017 at her home. She was 76.

She was the daughter of Millard Filmore Smith and Mary Lou Williams Smith.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Jessie J. Young Jr.; and two brothers, Howard T. Smith and Clyde B. Smith.

She is survived by her son, Kenna (Ramona) Young; daughter, Adrianne Young; grandchildren, Joshua Young, Taylor Young and David Young; two brothers, Millard Smith Jr. and Albert Smith; six sisters, Mildred Neal, Cora Carter, Mary Johnson, Grace Smith, Vernice McKnight and Shirley (Earl) Alexander; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Funeral Services will be 1 p.m. Saturday, May 6, at Waterloo Missionary Baptist Church in Lorman with the Rev. Melvin Lewis officiating.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until the hour of service at the church.

Burial will follow in Smith Cemetery.

Marshall Funeral Home has charge of arrangements.