Mary Lucille Young

            Mrs. Mary Lucille Young, 74, of Youngstown, departed this life on Friday, April 10, 2026 at her residence where God welcomed her home.

            Mary, affectionately known as "Mary Lou" and "Tang", was born March 8, 1952 in Youngstown, a daughter of Lawrence and Ada Mae Alexander Hamilton Young.  She was a proud 1971 graduate of South High School.  Mary was a member of New Bethel Baptist Church.  She attended Louis Weinberger Hill Beauty School, and was accepted as a model with Barbizon Modeling Agency.  Mary worked and retired from Youngstown Sheet and Tube.  She enjoyed looking her best, dancing, shopping, casinos and decorating her home.  Mary was strong, bold and took no mess.  She was loved by many people.

            She leaves to cherish her memories, her pride and joy, two daughters, Adalatesha Bright and Richlynn Bright; two sons, Ja-Juan Young and Dr. Ty-Juan Bright all of Youngstown; five grandchildren; two sisters, Cynthia (Floyd) Davis, Janet (Steve) Gardner both of Youngstown; and a host of family and friends.

            Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Michael Lamar Young; three brothers, Isaiah, Edward, Lorenzo Young.

            Private services were held at the L. E. Black, Phillips and Holden Funeral Home.

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