Marjorie Lynn Youngblood

Parents; Lloyd Youngblood and Dorethea Welch Youngblood, from a very young age she was nurtured and reared by her Father and his wife; the Late Elsie Marie Youngblood, who raised her as her own.

Marjorie’s premature birth is believed to have played a part in her being born with a developmentally delayed disability. At the age of 8 years old Marjorie was enrolled into Ruston State School where she was educated and resided until the age of 18 years old.

After completing school, Marjorie relocated to Florida for a brief period of time, while in Florida she resided in several group homes which would assist with guiding her into adulthood. As she progressed she was later placed in Delhi Guest Home which provided more supervision and training, after a period of time had passed, her parents felt that she needed to be close to their home back in Gibsland, Louisiana.

On August 16, 1990, Marjorie was admitted to The Arc Caddo Bossier (Formally known as CBARC) Community Homes, during this span Marjorie resided in several homes; Wayne Street, Norman, Arlington and University Community Homes. Once Marjorie had reached her full potential as a resident of CBARC Community Homes, she became an eligible recipient for The Arc Caddo Bossier’s Supported Independent Living Program. Marjorie was admitted into the Arc’s Independent Living Program on September 10, 2012. It was during this time that Marjorie would learn to live in the Community as independently as possible while receiving assistance from her Direct Support Staff.

Throughout this time span, Marjorie worked at Walmart as a Seasonal Greeter, James Conly Workshop as a package handler, and Good Will Industries where she eventually retired. Marjorie was very outgoing and outspoken; she was a jokester who was always up for a good time. She enjoyed sitting out with her neighbors and friends and pranking everyone who passed by. Lynn as she was affectionately called by many, enjoyed singing, journaling, writing in her activity books, visiting with her sister and family and going shopping with her Direct Support Staff.

Marjorie passed away peacefully in her home on Wednesday, March 10, 2021

Marjorie was very loved and will be greatly missed by her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; Lloyd and Elsie Marie Youngblood, three sisters; Gayle Holley, Sue Stallings and Leslie Youngblood.

She is survived by; Her birth mother, Dorethea Welch, One sister; Katherine E. Cacho and husband Ivan, One brother; Robert Lloyd Youngblood. A host of nieces, nephews, other relatives. Her devoted Caregivers; Wanda Stith, Sharrell Greer, Casandra Carter and Shequeta Graham. Facilitator; Ms. Kimberly Jett. The Board & Staff of The Arc Caddo Bossier, Neighbors & Friends of the Supported Independent Living Program/HUD Community and Group Homes.

A funeral service for Marjorie will be held Monday, March 15, 2021 at 2:00pm in the Chapel at Centuries Memorial Park, with Minister Ryant Craig officiating. The family will begin receiving friends Monday, March 15, 2021 at 12:30pm until service time. Her interment will follow in Centuries Memorial Park.