Amy Young

SIKESTON, Mo. -- Amy Marie Young, 22, of Sikeston died Monday, July 19, 2004, at her home.

She was born July 15, 1982, at Charleston, Mo., daughter of Alvin and Christine Butrum Young.

Young moved to Sikeston three years ago from Fisk, Mo. She was a 2003 graduate of New Dawn State School and a member of New Hope Baptist Church.

Survivors include her mother and stepfather, Christine and Ray Averitt of Sikeston; a brother, Scott Young of Sikeston; a sister, Christi Young of Sikeston; and paternal grandmother, Dorothy Young of Fisk.

She was preceded in death by her father.

Friends may call at Blanchard Funeral Chapel in Sikeston from 10 a.m. to noon today.

A memorial service will be held at noon at the chapel, with the Rev. Dolan Rogers officiating. A graveside service will be at 1 p.m. at Ash Hill Cemetery in Fisk.