Laura Younger

Laura Cornelia Younger, daughter of the late Willie C. and Lula L. Younger, was born on October 5, 1936. Laura, the second daughter of three, departed this life on Thursday, February 27, 2003, at the Good Samaritan Hospital. She fought a valiant fight with multiple sclerosis and the Lord saw fit to give her rest.Laura was educated at the Wytheville Training School and upon graduation, she attended Kittrell College. She completed her college studies at Allen University, in South Carolina. Upon graduating from Allen University, she returned to Kittrell College to work as a secretary for J. E. Smith, the High School Director.Laura was a proud and dignified woman who worked diligently at Hoffman Boston High School in Arlington, Virginia. Later, she was employed as a registrar at Gunston Junior School until her health prevented her from active employment.Laura has been an active member of Allen A. M. E. Church for over thirty-eight years. She was one of the original members of the Allen Gospel Choir and held many positions including Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer and Benevolence Chairperson. The choir will celebrate its 38th anniversary this year. Laura was also a dedicated Class Leader, a member of the Della B. Greene Missionary Society and the Hospitality Committee. Wherever she could be of assistance, she was always willing to help.Laura loved bowling and was an active bowler for many years, until her health prevented her from playing. However, she continued to enjoy the sport by watching bowling on television and talking bowling talk. She was a faithful member of the D. C. Multiple Sclerosis Society and looked forward to their annual Christmas bazaar.She leaves to mourn: two sisters, Margaret Younger and Patricia Sherman; one brother-in-law, James Sherman; three nieces, Shirlyn Baker (Calvin Baker), Angela Wilson and Tara Powell (Aaron Powell); one nephew, David Sherman; three great nephews, Quinton Sherman, Patrick Baker and Bendan Sherman-Johnson; three great nieces, Meghann Wilson, Lauren Baker and Melonie Washington (Scott Washington); two great-great nieces and one god-daughter, Marva; as well as a host of other special friends.

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Laura Younger

October 5, 1936 - February 27, 2003