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Viewing on Saturday will be PRIOR TO SERVICE ONLY.

Services Saturday, June 19, 2021 St. John Baptist Church 10:00 AM Rev. Charlie Cade, Interim Pastor

Viewing Friday, June 18, 2021 St. John Baptist Church 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Burial Crestview Cemetery

Wells Funeral Home is inviting you to Celebrate the life of Mrs. Minnie Garrison Young Funeral Service

Meeting ID: 841 2938 4713 Passcode: Young

Minnie Garrison Young was born August 6, 1931 in Wichita Falls, TX to the parents of John and Viola Strickland. She attended school in Wichita Falls and graduated from Booker T. Washington. She entered God’s Kingdom on June 10, 2021 surrounded by her family. We are comforted to know that she is under God’s care.

Minnie accepted Christ as a young child at St. John Baptist Church with the guidance of her parents and continued to serve until her health began to fail. She was active as Chair of Deaconess, Decoration and Condolence Committees; and a member of the Mission. She sang in the Mission Choir and Delaney Chorus. In 2017 she was honored with the Longevity Award. She loved her church and church family. She would always greet you with an affectionate “Smile.” Community activities include, Foster Greer Court HOJ #332, Booker T. Washington Alumni, LeFleur Social Club and Modern Maiden Social Club.

Minnie was employed at First Wichita National Bank until her retirement in 1985. After retirement, she later joined First National Bank for several years.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husbands, Robert Garrison and William Don Young; brothers, Walton C. Strickland, Rudolph Strickland, Kirk Strickland, Alfred Strickland and John Strickland; sisters, Lillie Williams and Edna Fisher; and granddaughter,Nashiara Green. Minnie is lovingly remembered by son, Aaron Clifford Green (Janet); daughter, Brenda Powell (Larry); granddaughters, Myrika Green, Merissa Norford (Edison) and Dalris Powell-Shaw (Troy); grandson, Brandon Powell; sister, Bessie Stokes; sister in laws, Earlene Strickland and Ida Strickland; God children, Brenda Anderson, LaDoris Green, LaTricee Stokes, Kyla and Brandon Hicks; seven great grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, extended family and St. John family.

She was a beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt and friend to many who loved and adored her.

She was affectionately known as "MiMi" by her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

MOM Your smile can light a thousand hearts Your laughter dries all tears. Your gracious never-end love Can take away all fears. There are not words, that can come close To define who you are. You are our rock, our anchor, And our shining north star. It’s an honor to follow in your footsteps, To become all who we can be. Because we had you in our life, To Love and Guide us. Thank you MOM, for all you’ve done, And for everything you did This world is a better place, Because of Mothers like you.

We love you MOM Your children, grandchildren and great grandchildren

THE BROKEN CHAIN by Ron Tranmer

We little knew that day, God was going to call your name. In life we loved you dearly, In death, we do the same.

It broke our hearts to lose you. You did not go alone. For part of us went with you, The day God called you home.

You left us beautiful memories, Your love is still our guide. And although we cannot see you, You are always at our side.

Our family chain is broken, And nothing seems the same, But as God calls us one by one, The chain will link again.

We LOVE YOU Aunt Minnie The Taylor Family Thorney, Sr. Diann and Prince

In Loving Memory of a Special Godmother

The day you left and gained your wings Our heart just broke into two I wish you could have stayed with us But Heaven need you

You left us with memories And We love you dearly still No matter how much time goes by You Know we always will

You were a very special person With kindness in your heart And the love we had together Grows stronger now we’re apart

I know We cannot bring you back Although We wish it everyday But a piece of me went with you The day you went away.

We LOVE you!! Joseph, Janice, Aniyah and Alydia Johnson