Elaine Ann Luke Young

Lafayette- A Mass of Christian Burial for Elaine Ann Luke Young, 87, will be held at 11:00AM on Wednesday, February 23, 2022 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Bishop Emeritus Michael Jarrell officiating. Interment will follow at Sacred Heart Mausoleum.

Visitation will be held at David Funeral Home of Lafayette on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 from 4:00PM until 8:00PM with a recitation of the rosary at 7:00PM. Visitation will resume on Wednesday, February 23, 2022 from 8:00AM until the time of the services.

A native of Centerville, LA and a resident of Broussard, Mrs. Young passed away peacefully on Friday, February 18, 2022 at her residence surrounded by her family.  In her lifetime, she was a beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, who spent her life in service to others.  She was a member of Sacred Heart Church and was dedicated to praying the Holy Rosary often.  She was a masterful cook, baker, cake decorator, ice-cream maker, seamstress, crocheter, and quilter.  Her creations, whether they be a meal, a cake, a quilt, an afghan, a receiving blanket, or a pair of baby booties, were almost always created to be given away.  If Elaine Young knew you, or knew of you, you probably received a beautiful handmade gift from her in your lifetime.  Despite her many talents, and all her beautiful, delicious, and artful creations, she was a model of modesty and humility.  She preferred simple, practical things for herself and her home.  She was happiest when that home was filled with the noise and commotion of a large gathering of her family.  She and her husband, Bob, lived a life-long love story, and once joined, they were inseparable.  It was rare ever to see one without the other, and now with her passing, it is comforting to know they are together once again.

She is survived by three sons; Kent Young, and his wife Mary, of Lafayette, Mike Young, and his wife Karen, of Youngsville, and Paul Young, and his wife Michele, of Norfolk, Virginia; three daughters; Eva Young of Lafayette, Mary Beth Groze, and her husband Steve, of Youngsville, and Helen St Amand, and her husband Chris, of Broussard; fourteen grandchildren; Philip Young, Stuart Young, Valerie Saunders, Clair Champagne, Andrew St Amand, Nathan St Amand, Keith St Amand, Alaina Young, Brett Young, Luke Young, Kaleb Young, Grace Young, Grant Young, and Riley Young; eight great-grandchildren; six brothers; Johnny Luke, David Luke, Joel Luke, Grant Luke, Gary Luke, and Charles Luke; three sisters; Diane Nugent, Laura Zuniga, and Malinda Yoshida.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Lee Young. Her parents John Robert Luke and Eva Laura Simoneaux Luke. One brother; Phil Luke; and two sisters; Leila Deslatte and Charlotte Hay.

Serving as pallbearers and honorary pallbearers will be her grandsons. Serving as gift bearers will be her granddaughters.

In lieu of flowers, donation can be made to Hospice of Acadiana.

www.hospiceacadiana.com

The family would like to extend a special thanks to the skilled, caring, and patient nursing staff of Hospice of Acadiana. And also, to Amy Abercrombie and Rachel Ramsey for their thoughtful care for our Mom and her children.

Condolences can be sent to the Young family at www.davidfuneralhome.org

David Funeral Home of Lafayette at 316 Youngsville Hwy (337) 837-9887 is in charge of the arrangements.