Judy E. Young (75) of Flora

Judy E. Young, age 75, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Monday afternoon, November 28, 2022, at her home.

She was born January 20, 1947, in Salem, the daughter of Merle Edwin and Cubalene (Hagen) Krutsinger. Judy attended Oskaloosa Grade School and Flora High School. She had worked at North American Lighting in the past, was a caregiver, and owned and operated the plant shop Judy’s Jungle. She truly loved growing plants, flowers, and trees. She was a member of the Mason Christian Church. Originally baptized in 1956, Judy rededicated her life to Christ in October 1997. She was strong in her faith in the Lord and loved to share that faith to help encourage others. Judy treasured spending time with family and friends.

She is survived by a daughter: Lisa (Rick) Miller of Edgewood; a son: Wade (Taylor) Young of Clay City; 3 grandchildren: Lindsey (Bryce) Page, Jacob Miller, and Willow Young; 1 greatgrandchild: Aerington Rose Patton; and a brother: Gary (Debbie) Krutsinger of Decatur.

She was preceded in death by her parents; 2 grandsons: Chance Young and Mason Young; a brother: Gale Krutsinger; and her beloved little dog Duke.

A Celebration of Life ceremony will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, December 5, 2022, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora with Rusty Courson officiating. Interment will follow in Oskaloosa Cemetery. A visitation will be held from 12 noon until 2 p.m. on Monday at the funeral home. Memorial donations are suggested to Clay County Hospice or Fur a Good Paws and will be accepted through the funeral home. To share a condolence or memory, do so by clicking here.