Joan T. Young "Joni", of Henrico, passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2015. She was preceded in death by her parents, Anthony and Annie Thomas. She was a legal assistant for over 15 years and was a member of Jehovah’s Witnesses. She is survived by her son, Sterling Young; granddaughter, Jaylah Young; siblings, Katherine, Shirley, Theresa, Phyllis, Theodore and Phillip; and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews and other loved ones. A memorial service will be held Saturday, May 2, 2015 at 2 p.m. at Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Ave., Richmond, VA 23231. Online condolences may be made at www.nelsenrichmond.com..