Helen Young

COOKEVILLE CHAPEL-Helen Young, age 81, passed away on Monday October 26, 2026. Born on August 13, 1945 in Miami, FL, she lived a life marked by strength, kindness, and deep love for her family.

Helen lived the majority of her life in Florida. She found joy in simple and meaningful pleasures, especially doing puzzles, playing cards, and working in the yard among her flowers. These interests reflected her patient nature and the warmth she brought to everyday life. Above all, Helen loved her family, and that love remained at the center of her life. She enjoyed supporting her great grandchildren at their ballgames.

Fifteen years ago, she moved to Tennessee, and made her home there with the same steady spirit that defined her life. She worked as a cook in food service in the White County School System. She was known as a great strong lady, always helpful to others and devoted to those she loved most. She faces life's battles with courage.

She is survived by her daughter, Michele Clayton; stepchilren, Jack Young, Jill Barr, Janine Smith, Joy Wallen and Joel Young her sister, Cathy (Roger) Ladd; her grandchildren, Taylor Clayton, Hayley Delaney, and Sariah Vinson; and her great-grandchildren, Brooklyn Holman, Karter Delaney, Kade Delaney, and Brody Delaney, along with many cousins and step grandchildren and step great children. Each of them carries forward the memory of her strength, care, and enduring love.

Helen was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Young; her parents, Raymond and Helen Frisco; her brothers, Raymond Frisco and Luis “Buddy” Frisco; and her sister, Verlie Slimak.

Helen Young will be remembered with love for her strong heart, her helpful ways, and the lasting devotion she gave to her family. Her memory will continue to live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved her.

Hooper Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. (931)526-6111. Share your thoughts and memories at www.hhhfunerals.com.