Ellen Texas

Ellen Bailey Young, 75, entered into eternal rest on Friday, April 28, 2017. During her final hours, Ellen was at home, surrounded by family and loved ones.

Ellen attended Christen Junior High School, where she was crowned Prom Queen. Later, she attended Martin High School. During high school, Ellen was a Majorette in the MHS Band. Ellen and her husband, Paul, became sweethearts in 1958 and graduated together in 1959.

In Ellen’s younger years, she was a member of the Laredo Boy’s Club Performance Synchronized Swim Team, taught Baton Twirling and played drums in the MHS Band.

While Ellen wasn’t chauffeuring her four children all over town with their extra-curricular activities, she enjoyed league bowling (with a 16 lb. ball), playing bridge (and loved winning) and traveling to Las Vegas, often gathering audiences to watch her play lightning speed Video Poker.

Some of her favorite pastimes were playing Bingo, embroidery and crafting, praying with her rosary group, traveling the world, and taking extended road trips with her husband, Paul. Ellen loved being serenaded on Mother’s Day, birthdays and other occasions by her favorite Mariachi Band, Los Tequileros.

Ellen was always overjoyed to see and spend time with her eight grandchildren and most recently, her two new great granddaughters. She also loved her bi-annual Bailey Family Reunions, where she was able to spend quality time with her siblings and their spouses, nieces, nephews and extended family members. Ellen and her family also enjoyed exchanging family recipes to add to the Bailey Family Favorite Recipes Cookbook that Ellen started in 1992.

Ellen was a member of The Society of Martha Washington where she held the office of President, among other offices and in 1990 she had the honor of portraying Martha Washington.

Ellen is survived by her husband, Paul H. Young, Jr., children, Shawn D. Young, Kelly Y. Morgensen (Greg), Paul H. Young, III (Griselda), grandchildren, Daniel R. “Danny” Villarreal, Jr. (Alejandra), Ryan C. Morgensen, Chelsea N. Morgensen, Kaylie A. Morgensen, Connor P. Morgensen, Paul H. Young, IV., James T. Young and Hunter D. Young, and her great granddaughters, Ellanie N. Villarreal and Alaina K. Morgensen.

She is also survived by her siblings, Edith Verline Mills, Edna Pearl Klingensmith, Arthur “Bill” Bailey (Helen), Elizabeth M. Hinkle (Ernie), Eva Irene Smith, Richard “Howell” Bailey (Bobbie) and sisters-in-law, Laura S. Bailey and Pamela Y. Shockley. She is also survived by many, many beloved nieces and nephews.

Ellen is preceded in death by her daughter, Stacy Alyson Young, her parents, Arthur H. Bailey and Pearl Emma Belle Bailey, her sister, Elvie L. Helms, brother Harlan Eugene Bailey and her sister-in-law, Patricia Y. Zuniga.

Ellen’s family would like to extend heartfelt gratitude to Dr. David E. Garza, who took great care of her, and to Nurses on Wheels of Laredo Home Health and Hospice, along with their nurses, Nora, Mary, Vicki, Diana and Annie. Thanks to Andrea, Laura and Lydia for the care they provided to Ellen at her home during her final weeks. Also, to Silvia Garza, for the 30+ years of love and care she continues to provide at their home and to their family.

Thank you to all who loved Ellen, for if you loved her, she definitely loved you.

In lieu of flowers, the family of Ellen B. Young, is requesting donations be made to: Mercy Ministries of Laredo; 2500 Zacatecas Street, Laredo, TX 78040; 956 718-6810

The family will gather to receive condolences the evening of Tuesday the 2nd of May 2017 from 5 to 9 o’clock in the evening at Joe Jackson North Funeral Chapel, where a Vigil for the Deceased and Rosary is scheduled to begin at 7 o’clock.

Funeral cortege will depart the funeral chapel the morning of Wednesday, the 3rd of May 2017 at 9:15 in the morning to Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church for a Mass of Christian Burial scheduled to begin at 10 o’clock.

Rite of Committal and Interment will then proceed to the family plot at the Altar Section of the Calvary Catholic Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be: Paul H. Young, III, Daniel R. "Danny" Villarreal, Jr., Ryan C. Morgensen, Connor P. Morgensen, Paul H. Young, IV, James T. Young, Charlie "Butch" Mills, and Arnulfo V. "Nuni" Zapata, Jr.

Honorary Pallbearers are: Arthur "Bill" Bailey and Richard "Howell" Bailey.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the funeral service professionals at Joe Jackson North Funeral Chapel, 1410 Jacaman Rd., Laredo, Texas 78041, (956)722-8850.