LaVerne Young

FOUNTAINTOWN – LaVerne (Sanders) Young, age 94, of Fountaintown, passed away on Saturday, December 23, 2023 at her residence. She was born in Indianapolis on January 5, 1929 to Ruford and Helen (Bettcher) Sanders. LaVerne married to Wendell “Gene” Young on December 12, 1947 in Indianapolis. She was part owner of their family business, Woods Electric, and worked in the office for many years. She was also a beloved homemaker. LaVerne enjoyed traveling and visiting Las Vegas, going to the casinos, watching movies, cooking, and baking her famous cake. She also enjoyed working with ceramics, tole painting, and crafting with her sister, Jackie. She was an avid fan of the Indianapolis Colts and everything Nicholas Cage. She enjoyed boating on the Ohio River and was a member of the Anderson Power Squadron with her husband Gene. She was well known for her collection of angel pins, and animal print fashion. LaVerne cherished spending time at church and was a member of The Community Church of Fountaintown. She was known as the peacemaker and family anchor and was a true example of a Proverbs 31 woman, always putting others before herself. LaVerne was very special to everyone and loved by many dear friends and family. She was a role model and mother figure to many. She was a very proud grandma and “Mimi” and cherished her grandchildren and great-grandchildren dearly. LaVerne is survived by her three grandchildren, Christopher (Michelle) Pickard of Oakland Township, Michigan, Taryn (Kyle) Goeppner of Jasper, Indiana, and Karissa (Sandro Fioriti) Young of New York City, New York; three great-grandchildren, Kathleen Pickard, Jessica Pickard, and Benjamin Goeppner; sister, Jackie Giest; son-in-law, John Pickard; and daughter-in-law, Carolyn Young. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ruford and Helen Sanders; husband, Gene Young; son, Michael Young; daughter, Sandra Pickard; and sister, Emma Jean Gieselman. Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 28, 2023, from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Erlewein Mortuary & Crematory, 1484 W. US Hwy. 40, Greenfield, IN 46140. A funeral service will be held on Friday, December 29, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at the mortuary with viewing thirty minutes prior to the service. Pastor Michael Smith will be officiating. Burial will follow at Fountaintown Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made by mail to the Community Church of Fountaintown 11589 N. Division Road, Fountaintown, IN 46130 IN 46130, Hancock County Humane Society, 214 E. Main St., Greenfield, IN 46140. Envelopes will be available at the mortuary. Friends may share a memory or condolence at www.erleweinmortuary.com.

LaVerne Young

January 5, 1929 - December 23, 2023