Margaret was a woman of quiet strength, unwavering faith, and a generous heart. A devoted Christian and faithful servant of God, she taught those around her through both her words and the way she lived.
Margaret was the beloved wife of the late Albert Harlan Young, affectionately known as “JJ”. As a dedicated wife and homemaker, she created a home where family was always welcomed, cared for, and loved. After JJ’s passing, Margaret continued to live independently for many years, facing each day with grace, determination, and contentment.
Margaret is survived by her children, Susie (Ray) Sims and John Albert (Kathy) Young all of Louisville. To her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, she was simply “Nanny” and there could never be another quite like her. She is survived by her eight grandchildren: Alan Sims (Grace Ann), Laura Hope Sims, Randall Sims (Jennifer), Megan Withers (James), Matt Young (Missy), Macy Young Davis (Austin), Holleigh Lovorn, and Heather Hobby. She is also survived by her great-grandchildren: Hannah Carpenter, E. K. Carpenter, Julianna Sims, Jillian Sims, Jonah Sims, and Judah Sims, Ella Margaret Sims, Emma Grace Sims, Levi Sims, Anna Young Withers, Eli Withers, Caroline Withers, Barbara Withers, Sarah Withers, Jonathan Withers, Kody Young, Kyler Young, Riverlynn Davis, Paxton Davis, Haley Eaves (Colby), Hayden Pierce (Abby), and Cooper McMullin. Margaret also leaves behind three great-great-grandchildren: Reece Eaves, Anniston Eaves, and Avery Pierce; in addition to her loving nieces, nephews, extended family members, and a host of friends. She was preceded in death by her grandson, Brian Sims; her parents; and her siblings: Joe Carter, Jean Fleming, and Mary Lynn Richardson.
Margaret loved gardening, working outdoors, keeping her home beautiful, the color red, Friday trips to the beauty shop, traveling and going wherever her family invited her. She also loved a good game of Hearts—and it simply wasn’t proper unless Nanny was running the table!
Her faith was woven throughout her life. She faithfully served her church, played the piano and organ, and gave many years of service to the Calvary Water Association.
Above all, Margaret loved her family deeply. Her life reflected faith, service, generosity, hard work, and unconditional love.
Though our hearts ache at her absence, we find comfort knowing she has received the greatest homecoming of all—reunited with JJ and resting in the arms of Jesus.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, September 23 in the Massey Funeral Home Chapel in Louisville with Bro. Trent Jaudon officiating. Visitation will be the day of the service at Massey Funeral Home from 12 p.m. until service time. Interment will immediately follow the service in Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Noxapater, Mississippi, with Bro. Eugene Duran officiating assisted by Bro. Rob Faulk.
Serving as pallbearers are Alan Sims, Randall Sims, Matt Young, Jonah Sims, Kody Young, and Eli Withers. Honorary pallbearers are Bro. Rob and Julia Faulk, Bro. Eugene and Nancy Duran, James Withers, Judah Sims, Levi Sims, Kyler Young, and Austin Davis.
