Thelma M Young-Berry

A Mass of Christian Burial Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, November 14, 2026 at 10:00 AM at Jones Funeral Home 715 Sixth Street Morgan City, Louisiana. Entombment will follow in the Morgan City Cemetery.

Thelma M. Young-Berry was born on September 6, 1945, in New Orleans, Louisiana, to the late Joseph Earl Young and Geneva Morgan Blue.

She pursued her education at Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church, Sumpter Williams High School, Holy Rosary Institute in Lafayette, Louisiana, and Grambling College.

Thelma was united in marriage to Tsgt. Hayward Berry of the United States Air Force, who preceded her in death.

She leaves to cherish her memory her son, Dennis Earl (Tina M.) Young of Jacksonville, Florida; her grandsons, Travis R. Walker of Detroit, Michigan, Joseph D. Young of Longview, Texas, and Mathew L. Young of New York City, New York; and her granddaughters, Hannah M. Souther of Jacksonville, Florida, and Chelsea T. Walker of Dallas, Texas. She is also lovingly remembered by her great-grandchildren, Silas A. Young and Jenora M. Young of Longview, Texas, and Ariana M. Lanclos of Jacksonville, Florida.

She is further survived by her sister-in-law, Verna Griffin, and her sons of New Orleans, Louisiana; her cousins, Lelia Johnson and sons, and the Henderson and Robertson families; and a host of nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, great-great-nieces, and great-great-nephews.

Thelma’s cherished friends and lifelong friends include Barba Watson, Lilly Ruffin, and Maryann Fields. She will also be fondly remembered by her beloved doggie companion, Renee’ Marie. Other notable people who will cherish her memory include Oliver P. Reed III of New Orleans, Louisiana; Candi Walker of Dallas, Texas; Lindell Pitman of New York, New York; and Lester Pinn of Morgan City.

Thelma Mae Young-Berry was also preceded in death by her father, Joseph Earl Young; and her aunt, Thelma C. Young.