Laura Lee Young

Laura Young, age 70, passed away unexpectedly on February, 7, 2019. Laura was born June 8, 1948 in Akron, OH, daughter of Harold and Beverly Mayfield. Laura was an East High School graduate; she lived a short time in Michigan, before moving to Toledo to start her family. She stayed home to raise her children but eventually she continued her love of education and service working as a paraprofessional with Toledo Public Schools, until her retirement in 2014. Laura was known as a woman with a beautiful heart and soul. She volunteered her time and skills throughout her entire life. As a young mother she was very involved in both cub scouts and girl scouts. Her faith and church were an important part of her life and she spent countless hours involved in one way or another; singing in the choir, making meals, quilting and going on retreats. Camping was a favorite activity with her family and later in life with friends from church. Laura was a social butterfly and loved being with people; whether it be a bunco group, a dining group, planning lunch dates or trips with friends or family—she was always on the go. She had an unspoken gift when it came to finding and wrapping the perfect gift and loved finding a bargain. At home in any kitchen- her expression of love through home-cooked meals was extended through quality time with family and even passed on in moments of volunteerism through church. Laura is survived by her children, Scott Young and Lisa (Tom) Rainey; mother, Beverly Mayfield; granddaughters, Grace and Kate Young, Sierra and Breck Rainey; siblings, Cheryl (Don) Derrig and Larry Mayfield, as well as several cherished cousins, nieces, and nephews. Laura is preceded in death by her father, Harold Mayfield and son, Greg Young. Memorial visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 13, 2019 from 2pm-8pm at Walker Funeral Home, 5155 W. Sylvania Ave., Toledo. Visitation will continue on Thursday, February 14, 2019 at St. Stephen Lutheran Church, 7800 Erie Street, Sylvania from 11:00am until the time of the memorial service at 11:30am. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to St. Stephen Lutheran Church or Messiah Lutheran Church.