Goldie Josephine Young

Goldie Josephine Young, 90, of Elkins passed away Sunday, December 18, 2016 at her home. She was born May 26, 1926 to Walter and Nellie Stout Skelton. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arvil Leonard Young; two daughters, Martha Stancell and Joyce Stockton; grandsons, Forrest Creed Stancell III and Ken Moore. Goldie retired from Campbell Soup. She was a member of McCord Church in Elkins. She is survived by two sons, Norman and Ervin Young of Elkins; five daughters, Reba Boatright and husband, Jerry of Springdale, Linda Moore of Elkins, Janice Harrod and husband, Mark of Elkins, Brenda Morgan of St. Paul and Loyce Smith and husband, Joey of Elkins; brothers, Warren Skelton of Lincoln, Verl Skelton of Fayetteville and Ervil Skelton of Gentry; 22 grandchildren; 42 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be 2:30 p.m. Thursday, December 22, 2016 at Beard's Chapel with Reverend Homer Davis officiating. Interment will follow in McCord Cemetery under the direction of Beard's Chapel. The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at the funeral home. Condolences at www.beardsfuneralchapel.com.