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Alecia A. Harris Young

Alecia Young Obituary

Young, Alecia A. Harris born January 9, 1938, made her transition into heaven on November 25, 2008. Daughter of the late Wilmer Williams and Lee Esther Williams. She will be remembered by her family for her constant love, care, and devotion she demonstrated daily. Her family takes comfort in knowing that she found her eternal rest with God, and although she is absent from them here on Earth, she is rejoicing, praising and worshiping our precious Heavenly Father, and his precious son, Jesus Christ. The Home Going Celebration of Life for Mrs. Alecia Almeater Harris Young will be held on Saturday, November 29, 2008 at Christ Community Church, 1151 East 170th Street, South Holland, IL. 60413 with Dr. Carl King, Pastor, officiating. Visitation 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., with funeral services immediately following at 11:30 a.m. Arrangements by Gatling's Chapel. 773-881-4111

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Nov. 29, 2008.

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