Jannie Elvina Young
August 16, 1920 - January 31, 2022
Jannie Elvina Young, age 101, passed with peace and grace on January 31, 2022, surrounded by her family. She was born August 16, 1920 in Hardeeville, South Carolina to the late Wade W. Young, Sr. and Christina Grant Young. She retired from Electrolux after many years of service. Jannie nourished family and friends with love, faith and encouragement. She was the oldest of 13 children and was one of the first African Americans, back in the 1940’s to purchase a home on Fairfield Avenue, where she allowed young men and women to rent rooms that needed a place to live to assure their success. Her memory will be treasured by two sisters; Bessie St. John and Marie Young Davis, one brother; Wade W. Young, Jr., devoted nephew and caregiver, Casey Brown, Jr., special friend and nurturer, Fannie Benson and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by her siblings, Eliza Young, Mary Neil, Ruby Brown, Helen Mitchell, Alice Young, James P. Young, Roosevelt Young, Frank Young, Sr., and Gladys L. Young. Visitation will be held on Saturday, February 5, 2022 from 10:00 am – 11:00 am, followed by a service of celebration at 11:00 am at Bethel AME Church, 150 Fairfield Ave., Stamford, CT. Rev. Dr. Robert A. Jackson, Jr. officiating. Interment will take place at Woodland Cemetery.
Jannie Elvina Young, age 101, passed with peace and grace on January 31, 2022, surrounded by her family. She was born August 16, 1920 in Hardeeville, South Carolina to the late Wade W. Young, Sr. and Christina Grant Young. She retired from Electrolux... View Obituary & Service Information