Kelli Jean Young Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Kelli Reed Young left this world far too soon and succumbed to colo-rectal cancer on Sunday, November 22, 2020, in Matthews, North Carolina. She is predeceased by her beloved son Jacob Young, mother Jean Parent Reed, and sister Stacy Reed. She leaves behind her father George Reed, brother Craig Reed, sister-in-law Robin Mercier, niece Kelsey MacArt, and nephews Ryan and Brody Reed,and chosen family Tracey, Noel, Blaine and Emily Hill. She also leaves an absolute army of friends and her fur babies Ellie, Bailey & Crash. Kelli was born on November 19, 1969 to George Reed and Jean Parent Reed and grew up in St. Albans, Vermont. Kelli graduated from Bellows Free Academy High School and then moved to North Carolina, where she lived the rest of her life. Kelli also attended University of North Carolina at Charlotte where she studied Business. She spent her professional life in banking and worked for Bank of America, BB&T, First Union, and Wells Fargo. Kelli married Les Young with whom she had her son Jacob in 1993. Kelli’s greatest joy in life was her son Jacob. Kelli’s world revolved around Jacob and she was incredibly enthusiastic and supportive of everything in Jacob’s life. She was most proud of Jacob’s service to his country in both the United States Marines and Army. Kelli was a devoted Baseball, Lego, Truck and Military Mom and was devastated with the sudden loss of her son Jacob in 2019. Kelli will be remembered as a devoted mother, wonderful sister, animal lover, and steadfast friend. Those who knew her were blessed by her support, kindness, and care. Family and friends alike remember her as outwardly gentle and quiet, but knew that hid her fiercely independent and protective nature. Kelli was also intensely private but would go to the ends of the Earth to help her family and friends. In fact, “no” rarely left her lips unless you were asking if she wanted seafood or ketchup on her cheeseburger. Kelli crossed her rainbow bridge, unfettered by cancer, and into Jacob’s loving arms. And although she was not a Marine, like her boy, she lived its motto every day. You’ve earned an honorary “Semper Fidelis,” dear Kelli. You will be forever remembered, forever missed. A celebration of Kelli’s life and burial will be held 1:00 pm on Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at Heritage Funeral Home and Forest Lawn East, Matthews, NC. In lieu of flowers, donations in Kelli’s memory can be made to Wind River Cancer Retreat and Programs, American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), United Service Organizations Inc (USO).

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Kelli Jean Young

November 9, 1969 - November 22, 2020