Maxine R. Young

Maxine R. Young, 83, of Osgood passed away Tuesday, November 19, 2013 at the University Hospital in Cincinnati. She was born near Zenas in Jennings County on January 25, 1930 the daughter of Robert Heathcoat and Zelma Baldwin Pickett. She was married to Alvin Young on June 25, 1949 and he preceded her in death on January 26, 2006. Survivors include two sons Ron (Deb) Young of Versailles and Randy (Patty) Young of Osgood; one daughter Rosalie (Stanley) Allen of Indianapolis; 6 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren; one sister Evelyn Hull of Newbern. She was also preceded in death by her parents, her sister Eileen Level, and her brothers Elvin Pickett and Larry Pickett, Sr. Mrs. Young was a 1948 graduate of Napoleon High School. She was a former employee of Carol Cook in Greensburg and retired in 1992 after 25 years with Batesville Casket Company. Maxine's pastime was spent with her family, especially her grandchildren. She was known in the community as an expert pie baker. Maxine was a member of the Dabney Baptist Church. Funeral services will be held Saturday, November at 10:30am at the Dabney Baptist Church with Rev. Mike Bell officiating. Burial will be in the Flat Rock Cemetery near Osgood. Visitation will be Friday from 5pm to 8pm also at the Dabney Baptist Church. Memorials may be given to the Napoleon Fire Department in care of the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home.