- Date Of Birth: June 9, 1936
- Date Of Death: August 16, 2020
- State: Texas
Barbara G. Young, 84, passed away on Sunday, August 16, 2020.
Barbara Gail Joiner was born June 9, 1936 in Lovington, New Mexico to parents O.G. and Thelma (Gorney) Joiner. She graduated with Honors from Rising Star High School. She was married to F.W. Young, who passed away in 2004, and they had two children. She was a sweet and charming lady who enjoyed reading and watching old mysteries and playing games online. In the past, she played the flute in the Boerne Concert Band. She always enjoyed sitting outside in good weather to listen to the birds sing, and getting together with the family she loved so much.
Barbara had a long career as a legal assistant for several prestigious firms, and was a long time member of the Houston Legal Assistants Association. She was active in a leadership capacity in community organizations such as the Bellaire Historical Society and Friends of the Bellaire Library, and was appointed by Governor Bush to the Texas State Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners from 1997 to 2003. She held a seat on the Bellaire City Council for eight years and was awarded the “Mr. Bellaire” award in 1987 by the Greater Bellaire Chamber of Commerce for outstanding service and contribution to the people and community of Bellaire.
Barbara is survived by her son, Marc Young and his wife Karen; her daughter, Pam Luciani and her husband Dave; her grandchildren, Elizabeth White and her husband David, Christopher Young and his wife Daniella, and Bradley Young; her great-grandchild, Kate White; her brothers, Gary Joiner and his wife Shirley, and Jay Joiner and his wife Kathleen.
Barbara was preceded in death by her beloved husband, F.W. Young; her parents, O.G and Thelma (Gorney) Joiner; and her aunts, Mildred Price and Billie Jackson.
The family would like to express their gratitude to the nurses and doctors at Methodist Hospital San Antonio for the compassionate way in which they cared for Barbara.
Hill Country Animal League to honor Barbara’s memory.
