Betty Jo Young

Betty Jo Young, 75, of Valdosta, GA passed away on Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at Langdale Hospice House. Betty was born on February 23, 1947 in Valdosta, GA to Leon and Nancy (Ray) Tucker. She loved children and devoted her career to caring for them. She had a day care in her home for many years. After her son left home, she worked for Kiddie Koral almost 20 years. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Leland James Young.

She is survived by her son, Stacy Young and wife Renita of Valdosta, GA; two grandsons Blake Young and wife Melinda of Charlotte, NC, Hunter Young and longtime girlfriend, Gabby Powell of Valdosta, GA, two sisters, Dorothy Weeks of Brooks County, GA, Linda Weeks of Warner Robins, GA, one brother Leon Tucker and wife PJ of Valdosta, GA, and a number of nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 10:00 am until 11:00 am on Saturday, February 4, 2023 with Deputy Chief Marcus Haynes present to support the family and friends. In lieu of flowers please make donations to Hospice of South Georgia, 2263 Pineview Drive, Valdosta, GA 31602. Kind words and expressions of sympathy can be left for the family at www.musicfuneralservices.com . The Betty Jo Young family is being served by the caring and professional staff of Music Funeral Services of Valdosta.