Mildred Spradlin Young

February 20, 1926 - February 4, 2018
Mildred Spradlin Young

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Mildred Elva Spradlin Young, 91 years old, of Williamsburg passed away peacefully on February 4, 2018 surrounded by family. She was a Williamsburg resident for over 70 years and was affectionately known as Mimi, Millie, and Aunt Mil. Her greatest joys in life were her faith, family and music. She is currently a member of King of Glory Lutheran Church and formally an active member at Olive Branch Christian Church where she served as organist and choir director for many years. She loved to sew, garden, play piano and sing.

Mimi had a long career at Stadium Oil Sales. She and her husband, Harry ran Pleasant Walk Dairy in Williamsburg for many years.

Born February 20, 1926 in Montgomery Co, VA, she was the last living child of the late William Henry Spradlin and Bertha Cole Johnson Spradlin. The youngest of nine, her brothers and sisters were Clarence Spradlin, Ernest Spradlin, Thelma Fenton, Ethel Price, Lucille Fisher, Bertha Miller, James Spradlin and Howard Spradlin.

She was preceded in death by her husbands, Harry L. Young Jr and Robert P. (Bob) Wright; grandson, Michael Hutchens; daughter-in-law, Chris Young.

She is survived by her daughter, Susan Y. Hutchens of Toano, VA; sons, Charles G. (Chuck) Young and wife, Gwen of Williamsburg, VA and Douglas W (Doug) Young of Williamsburg, VA; grandchildren, Andrea Sheffield, Steven Hutchens (Eleanor), Jennie Swiechowicz (Tim), Emily Chapman (Colin), Ryan Young, Sarah Kiel (Isaac) and Rachel Young; and eight great-grandchildren.

The family would like to extend their heartfelt appreciation to the caring staff at Patriot’s Colony Convalescent Center who have been taking care of Mimi from the last years.

A memorial service will be held at King of Glory Lutheran Church, Monday, February 12 at 11am with reception to follow.

Interment will be scheduled at a later date to take place at Jacksonville Cemetery in Floyd Co, VA.

In lieu of flowers, family requests that memorial contributions be given to King of Glory Lutheran Church Music Fund, 4897 Longhill Rd, Williamsburg, VA 23188 or the charity of your choice.


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  • February 06, 2018
    Gloria Heath says:
    Ma Young was like a second Mom to me, I grew up at her at her house. Loved her dearly.

  • February 08, 2018
    Geraldine Miller says:
    Aunt Mil was so special to us. When we visited her she would fix something I liked because I w as so finicky and I loved her for that. She was one of a kind. Our hearts go out to the family, there will be a big void in all your lives. She loved all of you so much

  • February 08, 2018
    CHERI LYONS says:
    Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. We also have fond Memories of Mildred. She will be missed Thelma Lee, Leslie Lee, Mike Lee & family, Cheri Lyons & family

  • February 09, 2018
    David C. Hilton lit a candle:
    Lit since February 9, 2018 at 2:40:41 PM