Mrs. Maggie Mae Young

Mrs. Maggie Mae Young went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 4, 2015 at Borgess Gardens Nursing Home in Kalamazoo, Michigan, surrounded by her family. She was born February 14, 1910 in Okolona, Mississippi the daughter Wilbert and Roberta Major. She accepted Christ at an early age and became a member of Jolly Chapel M.B. Church in Okolona. She united in marriage to Baby Liggins, and to this union a son was born. Baby Liggins later preceded her in death. She moved to Tennessee and Indiana where she met and married the late Earle J. Young. In Gary, Indiana she was a member of First Baptist Church. Maggie relocated to Kalamazoo, Michigan in 1987. She was employed until her retirement at Goudeau Restaurant in Gary, Indiana. She is one of the pioneers of Galilee Baptist Church serving as a member for many, many years, under the leadership of Rev. Mabry Gardner, Rev. Asa Dawson, Dr. J. Louis Felton, Pastor Osmond Pearson, and current Pastor Dr. Michael T. Scott, Sr. She served faithfully on the Mother’s Board for over 20+ years. She participated in the ground breaking and cutting of the ribbon for the installation of the new church that was built at the same location on North Westnedge Avenue in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Maggie loved all music but especially Gospel, singing as a soloist and with different quartets. Cooking was her specialty and she cooked for many fine dining restaurants in Gary, Indiana where on the menu a large variety of soul food was offered. Maggie was someone who loved to travel. She was also known to be full of life and loved to laugh. Family and friends enjoyed spending time with her because she was fun to be around. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. She was preceded in death by her first husband Baby Liggins and their son, William Avery Liggins; her second husband, Earle J. Young; two sisters, Lue Ella McPherson Babbitt and Lucille White; five brothers, Joe, Frank, Tommy, Willie Lee McPherson and William Major She leaves to cherish her memories: a host of nieces and nephews, cousins and friends. Also, special friends/caretakers, Clara Flowers and Marie Devall.

Mrs. Maggie Mae Young

February 14, 1910 - April 4, 2015