Vera "Noel"

Young

Mrs. Vera “Noel” Rose Young age 91 of Lebanon passed away November 9, 2026, at her home. She was born August 19, 1935, in Muskegon, MI.

Noel is survived by her husband of over sixty-eight years, Joseph F. Young, whom she met while she was in the U.S. Navy; two sons: Joseph Young II of Gallatin, Jared (April) Young of Mitchell, IN; daughter, Linda (Mark) Gauvin of Lebanon; four grandsons: Jonathan (Ashton) Young of Buffalo Valley, Simon Young of Mitchell, IN, Jacob Gauvin of Lebanon, Joseph (Halle) Young of Mitchell, IN; two great-granddaughters: Brailey and Opal Gauvin; great-grandson, Grayson Gauvin, all of Buffalo Valley; many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, J.D. and Marguerite Bills Rose; son, James Young; five brothers: Clyde, Jack, Durwood, Jared and Gary Rose; two sisters: Beatrice (Connie) Macy, Sharon Wright.

Noel was a faithful member of the Lebanon First Church of the Nazarene. She loved God and talked a lot about “going home” the last couple of years. She had a goal to live her life for Jesus reaching as many people as she could. Up until the end she took every possible opportunity to “make heaven full”. In her many stays at the Pavilion over the last two years, she would use the time she was there to talk to all the residents she could about Jesus and what he could do for each of them. She lived her faith so others could see the Jesus she was living for.

In the past couple of years Noel wasn’t physically able to get out, but she could pray…and that was what she did. She prayed for her family, friends and those she met due to the circumstances of her life. Noel “Grandma” LOVED her four grandsons immensely. They were her pride and joy. She loved when they were all together with her…..even when they argued. No one could ever tell her that her grandsons ever needed punishment because they were perfect in her eyes. Two sweet granddaughters in love were added to the family, and she loved having some girls to love. When her great-granddaughters came along she had a new reason to live. Those precious girls had grandma wrapped around their little finger-oh how she loved them. Then those little girls added a little brother and she was smitten. Her health wasn’t as good anymore, but she loved holding that sweet boy and telling him how much she loved him. She was always excited to hear their voices when they came into the house to visit.

Noel could love with a love that knew no boundaries. Her family and friends felt that love everyday!

A memorial service to celebrate the life of Noel will be Saturday, November 14, 2026, at 11 a.m. at the First Church of the Nazarene, 812 North Cumberland St., Lebanon, with the Reverends Jared and April Young and Rev. Gary Wilson officiating. There will be a visitation from 10 a.m. until the time of service.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Lebanon First Church of the Nazarene.

LIGON & BOBO FUNERAL HOME, in charge of arrangements.

www.ligonbobo.com