Rosie Lee Cohron Young

Mrs. Rosie L. Young, age 93, a longtime resident of Mobile, AL, passed away on Friday, February 21, 2014. She was born on July 5, 1920 in Frisco City, AL. She is preceded in death by her husband of 52 years Levi C. Young. Mrs. Young retired as director of The Mobile County Emergency Management Agency after many years of service. She received numerous award and commendations from the State of Alabama as well as from the Federal Emergency Management Agency for her role in managing emergency efforts during numerous hurricanes and other disasters. She was the oldest surviving charter member of The La Luna Mardi Gras organization and was a member of several other mystic societies. She is survived by her daughter, Elizabeth “Betty” Meier (Don); two grandchildren, Cynthia Oubre (Ray) of Patterson, LA and Steve Meier of Dallas, TX. She also leaves to cherish her memory, five great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Monday, February 24, 2014 from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. at Christ United Methodist Church, Grelot Road, Mobile, AL. Funeral services will begin at 2:00 p.m. at the church. Interment will be in Mobile Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Flowers will be appreciated, but donations may be made to the Abba Shriner’s of Mobile, Al. 7701 Hitt Road, Mobile, AL 36695. Condolences may be offered at www.radneyfuneralhome-mobile.com.