Betty Marie Payne was born on November 12, 1924, to her parents, William Payne and Eva Payne (Mathis), in Columbus, Ohio.

Passed on November 12, 2025, at the age of 101. With her family at her side.

Betty Marie Payne married Alexander L Young on June 29th, 1946, to become Young. They shared two kids, Michael L Young, born September 3, 1946, passing February 12, 2016, and Ronald D Young, born December 5, 1949. Who carried on the the family. Betty had 8 grandkids. Arnetta G Clerk, Ronald D Young Jr, Christina A Young, Kesha M Young, Christopher R Young, Chas Taylor, Ernest L Gray, and Sherry L Gray. Continuing on with her great-grandchildren, Allan B Young, Alethea R Young, Jay James, Allesha D Young, Jermal James, Adora R Young, Malek D Young, Ja' Ja'kyhia T. Bridgom, Ja’Nyhia R. Bridgom, Jaelynn D. Bridgom, Taylor Goode, Alem Gray, and Aubrey Gray. With 21 great - great grandchildren.

Betty was a dedicated federal employee for 22 years. She took great joy in decorating, sewing, and tending to her yard. Her home on Geers was a cherished gathering place for family and friends, where holidays and birthdays were celebrated with love and laughter. Betty especially delighted in preparing activities for the children, always keeping coloring books, games, and puzzles on hand for their visits.

She loved to travel and enjoyed many years of bowling. Each morning, Betty could be found with a cup of coffee and her newspaper, and she never missed the evening news.

Betty’s strength was unmistakable. She carried herself with the quiet courage and conviction of a modern-day Harriet Tubman or Sojourner Truth—a woman who was never defined by what others told her to do, but by what she knew in her heart needed to be done. She moved through life with purpose, resilience, and a deep sense of responsibility to those she loved. Her spirit was unshakeable, her compassion unwavering, and her determination an inspiration to everyone blessed to know her.