Obituaries

Out of the silence there tenderly falls, the sound of his voice as he lovingly calls; this is my will. Come home, weary one, a trusting voice answers, Lord, thy will be done!

Our heavenly father called our beloved Valerie Largin Young home to rest Saturday, April 4, 2026, making her stay in her earthly tabernacle 65 years.

Valerie was a mother, aunt, sister and grandmother and dear friend to many. Valerie received her education in the Henry County Educational system. She was employed at Hairston Home till her passing. Prior she was employed at Dutch Inn and Martinsville Hospital as a cook and Fieldcrest Mills as a sewer for 22 years.

Valerie was a generous, lighthearted soul, always willing to make others feel loved, content and appetites satisfied. Valerie loved to cook and serve residents at Hairston Home in Martinsville, VA. She loved flying to Clarksville, Tennessee to visit her aunts and cousins. Valerie was competitive when it came to her brother Elder Ray Largin. They often competed against one another playing Table Tennis aka Ping Pong at the homeplace. She loved to dance and loved “Old School Music” In addition, Valerie loved shopping, meeting new people and going to places, until her health began to decline.

Preceded by her, Father Melvin Largin Sr. and Mother Shirlean Margaret Hairston Largin and Brother Melvin Ghron Largin. She leaves to cherish her memory, a Daughter India Young, Raleigh, N.C., Grandson Benny Young, Raleigh, N.C., Sister Ursula Lorraine Pilson (Acey) Figsboro, VA, Brothers Elder Ray Largin (Jackie) Martinsville, VA and Alvin Largin, Bassett, VA and a host of relatives and friends.

A Visitation will be held on Friday, April 10, 2026 from 12:30 PM to 1:00 PM at Collins Funeral Home, 30 Riverside Hwy, Bassett, VA with a Memorial Service to follow at 1:00 PM.

The family will accept visitors at the home of her brother, Ray Largin, April 8 & April 9 from 4:00 to 6:00 PM.

Collins Funeral Home is respectfully serving the Young family.

We cannot, Lord, thy purpose see,

But all is well that's done by thee

Our loss is great we cannot complain,

But trust in God to meet again

The FAMILY