Mayola Young Obituary (1925 - 2022)

Mayola Young, age 96, formerly of Corning, NY passed away on April 21, 2022 at Absolut Care Three Rivers in Painted Post, NY. Mayola was born on December 5, 1925 in Corning to Harvey and Hattie (Davis) Folmar. She had worked for A&P Foods in Big Flats in candy packaging, retiring in the 1970s. She is survived by her two daughters: Sharon (Edward) Wilson of Baton Rouge, LA; Linda (Richard) Franklin of Horseheads, NY; grandchildren: Ryan (Lauren) Wilson; Brandon (Jacquelyn) Wilson; Lindsay (Thomas) Killen; Emily (Terry) Hayes; Sarah (Peter Sowinski) Franklin; great-grandchildren: Patrick, Audrey, Tenley, Piper, Tucker, Edie Kate, and Cameron, along with many nieces and nephews. Mayola was preceded in death by her husbands (Douglas Young and Howard B. Gridley); daughter, Rebecca Marie Gridley; stepdaughter, Donna Young; and seven siblings. Mayola was a lifelong member of Corning Moose Club Lodge 274, the Corning American Legion, and Hillview United Methodist Church of Big Flats. She was also an active participant in the United Methodist Women's Association, the Red Hat Society, and the Big Flats Community Center. Mayola will be remembered for her quick wit and sense of humor, excellent pie-making abilities, passion for card games and casinos, strong faith, and loving adoration for family and friends. We would like to extend our appreciation to everyone at Three Rivers for the kindness, comfort, and care provided to Mayola in her final years. Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, April 26 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Haughey Funeral Home, Inc., 216 East First Street in Corning where funeral services will follow at 3 p.m. with Father Troy Preston officiating. Burial will be in Rural Home Cemetery in Big Flats, NY. Memorial donations may be made in Mayola's name to the Big Flats Community Center and Hillview United Methodist Church of Big Flats. Mayola's family entrusted her care to Haughey Funeral Home, Inc.