“God’s greatest masterpiece is the heart of a Mother.” Sally Ann McClelland Young went to be with her Lord & Savior Jesus Christ on October 15th, 2015. Sally peacefully passed from this life surrounded by her loving family. She was a beloved Mother & Grandmother who greatly treasured her precious family & many wonderful friends. Sally was born in Oklahoma City on December 1, 1937 to Walter R. McClelland & Mildred Keller McClelland. She graduated from Classen High School & attended the University of Oklahoma where she was a member of Chi Omega Sorority. Sally was married to Gerald ‘Howdy’ Young. They have two sons, Gerald M Young II of Lafayette, LA & Howard K Young of Oklahoma City.

Sally was a lifetime member & Elder of Greystone Presbyterian Church. She received the Oklahoma City Beautiful Award for Excellence for her work in beautifying our community. Recent community activities include English Speaking Union, Oklahoma Art League, OKC Art Museum, Daisy Dames Garden Club, Registry & Rosedale Gardens Architectural Committee Past activities include St.John’s Episcopal School home room Mother, cub scouts den mother, President of OU Sigma Nu Mothers, Board of Directors for the Oklahoma Foundation for the Disabled, Oklahoma Republican Women’s Club, Oklahoma Garden Council State Bird Chairman & establishment of a Wildlife Sanctuary in her Backyard.

An outstanding respected Realtor for the past 20 years, Sally enjoyed lasting friendships with her colleagues & many clients who said she made their real estate experience fun. She is a member of the OKC, State & National Board of Realtors & achieved the Graduate Realtor Institute designation.

Sally was preceded in death by her parents & sister Cara Jean Moore. She is survived by her brother Charles K. McClelland & wife Jane of Irvine, CA & her Sons & their families: Son Gerald M.Young II “Jerry” & wife Mary & Grandchildren Alex & Christopher of Lafayette, LA & Shawnee Irmen & Joshua Stebbin of Frisco, TX. Son Howard K.Young & wife Laura & Grandchildren Abigail Grace, Rachael Ann & William Howard Young of Oklahoma City. She is also survived by numerous nieces & nephews: Wes Moore of Albuquerque, Matt & Michelle Kiehl of Honolulu, Cara Louise Rafanille, Chicago, James & Kris Moore, San Diego, Bill & Betsy Holden, Houston, Vera McClelland, Irvine, Charles & Vicki McClelland, La Mirada,CA, Walter & Bonnie McClelland, Reno, NV

A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, October 17, 2015 at 11:00 AM at Vondel L. Smith & Son North Colonial Chapel. Interment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the charity of your choice.

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