Obituary

June Carolyn Young, age 90, of West Fork, Arkansas, formerly of Prairie Grove and Hope, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 30, 2025. She was born on August 18, 1935, in Davis, Oklahoma, to William Riley Jolly and Dove (Field) Jolly.

A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and woman of faith, June’s life was centered around her love for God, her family, her church, and helping others. She shared nearly 60 wonderful years of marriage with her beloved husband, Jack Floyd Young, before his passing.

June earned her degree as a registered nurse in 1955 and spent much of her career teaching and mentoring future nurses, including many years instructing LPN students in Hope and Fayetteville, Arkansas. She also served for many years in the administrative office at Hudson Foods in Hope.

A woman deeply rooted in her faith, June was a longtime member of Calvary Baptist Church in Hope. After moving to Prairie Grove, she continued her faith journey with the First Baptist Church of Prairie Grove, and later, the First Baptist Church of Fayetteville.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Floyd Young; her brother, Bill Jolly; and her parents, William Jolly and Dove Jolly Clark.

She is survived by her daughter, Cathy Kercheval, and her husband Les; her son, Joe Young, and his wife Katie; two grandsons, Michael Young and Nathan Young, and his wife Claudia.

June leaves behind a legacy of kindness, compassion, and unwavering faith. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.

The family will receive friends Thursday, September 4, 2025, 5:00-6:00 PM at Luginbuel Funeral Home.

Funeral service will be held 2:00 PM Friday, September 5th, 2025, at First Baptist Church in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Burial will be in the Rutherford Cemetery in Prairie Grove, Arkansas, there will be no graveside services held.
Funeral Service

2:00 pm
First Baptist Church - Fayetteville, Arkansas
Visitation

5:00 pm
Luginbuel Funeral Home
Final Resting Place
General

Aug 18, 1935

Aug 30, 2025

90

Tributes

Our family sends our love and prayers in the loss of your sweet, sweet mother. Please know that our thoughts are with you as you celebrate the life of this special person.
Gloria Cunningham - Friend
Cathy so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. She was such a find Christian lady! We will be praying for you!!!
Donna Thornton stowell - Friend
Mrs. June as we called her at the Hudson office was the first person i met when I came for my 1st interview. I didn't even interview with her but I think she knew more about me when I left than anyone did. She was a great lady and will be missed. Deepest sympathies from the remaining crew of the Hudson Foods office.
lamar grace - Co worker
Ms June and I worked together several years at Hudson Foods. I knew her as a fine Christian lady. Prayers for the family.
James Duke - Former co-worker and
Here for you during this challenging time Cathy! Your mother was a delight!
Jann Stanton - Friend
Funeral Service

2:00 pm
First Baptist Church - Fayetteville, Arkansas
Visitation

5:00 pm
Luginbuel Funeral Home
Final Resting Place
General

Aug 18, 1935

Aug 30, 2025

90