Dorothy Price Young

Dorothy Price Young, 89, passed away at home on Sept. 18, 2013. Dorothy leaves behind a life full of family, friends, traveling and a legacy for great baking.

Born in Du Quoin Illinois, Dorothy met and was courted by the love of her life, Louis D. Young. Married in 1945, Dorothy and Louis traveled in their motor home whenever possible. Throughout the years they marveled in the beauty found across the United States. Known to her family and friends as "Dot," she was an amazing cook and baker, usually preparing something sweet to follow a meal. Many times the aroma of fresh baked pie or blackberry cobbler filled the motor home and surrounding campsites. On holidays, her home was filled with the laughter of family and the comforting bouquet of festive cooking. Her love for her children and grandchildren was evident in all she did. Dorothy crafted many a quilt, doll or outfit in the late night hours and gave a piece of her heart with each one. She also made a tradition of crafting a Christmas ornament every year for each grandchild and then she would place each special ornament on her own tree for each child to find.

Dorothy loved to garden and especially enjoyed planting flowers to attract Hummingbirds and butterflies. Dorothy will be remembered as a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. Dorothy will be laid to rest beside her adoring husband and son in Du Quoin, where her journey of life began.

Dorothy is survived by her five children, 10 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren.

Graveside services will be held on Friday, Oct. 25, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery Du Quoin, Illinois, with Kenneth Wayne Young Jr. officiating.

Pyatt Funeral Home Du Quoin, Illinois is in charge of the arrangements.

For more information or to sign a online guest register please visit www.pyattfuneralhome.com.