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Obituary For Elizabeth Caswell Young
Elizabeth Caswell Young went home to be with our Lord on Sunday February 9, 2025. Elizabeth, or "Sweet" as she was affectionately called by her family, was born August 7, 1945 in Tallahassee, Florida as the sixth child out of twelve to her late parents, James Caswell and Elizabeth Thompson Caswell.
Elizabeth graduated in Tallahassee, FL from the Old Lincoln High School in 1963 and furthered her education at Florida A&M University, majoring in Spanish and minoring in French. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in December 1966.
Elizabeth married Frederick C..Young III in August 1968 and their union created five children: Fred D., Linelle, Lori, and twins Emerald and Edward. She was a proud and loving mother.
Elizabeth was a retired educator in the Duval County public school system as a foreign language teacher, primarily teaching Spanish. Her longest tenure was at Mandarin High School.
Elizabeth now joins her cherished family that proceeded her in death: husband of 55 years, Frederick Charles Young III ; youngest son, Edward; her loving parents, James and Elizabeth Caswell; five brothers, Elijah(her twin) , Willie James, Clarence, Maurice, and Melvin; four sisters, Henrietta, Verdell, Yvonne, and Dorothy.
Loved ones left here to hold dear memories of Elizabeth are: oldest son, Frederick Douglass; oldest daughter, Linelle Jenkins (Donald) of Jacksonville, FL; daughters, Lori Smith (Jarrett) of Port St. Lucie, FL, and Emerald Miranda (Gerard) of Philadelphia, PA; brother, General G. Caswell (Gladys); sister, Brenda Caswell of Tallahassee, FL; a host of loving grandchildren, Nia, Kevin, Jadyn, Jacob, Leah, Kristyn, Xavier, and bonus grands; mother-in-law, Mary E. Young; sister-in-law, Rosemary Johnson (Ronald); brother-in-law, Jerone Young; and nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends.
Viewing and Visitation will be Monday, February 24th 5-7pm at James Graham Mortuary 3631 Moncrief Rd, Jacksonville, FL
Homegoing Services will be held Tuesday, February 25th 11:00amat Greater Macedonia Baptist Church 1880 Edgewood Ave W, Jacksonville, FL,
Interment at Evergreen Cemetery 4535 N Main Street
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Crystal Haston sent Sweet Moments for Elizabeth Caswell Young - February 20, 2025
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On behalf of the James S. Rickards High School Alumni Association we send our sincere condolences, thoughts and prayers to our former Teacher and Administrator Mrs. Gladys Ford-Caswell and her husband General G. Caswell God's blessings and love to the Caswell-Young family we love you all. Submitted by Ms. Eustacia Morris-Richardson, (Class of 1978) Secretary of the James S. Rickards High School Alumni Association; 3013 Jim Lee Road; Tallahassee, Florida 32301
My condolences go out to the family of Mrs. Elizabeth Caswell Young. Mrs. Young was my Spanish teacher back in High School. Mandarin High. I loved going to Mrs. Young's class. It was my favorite class to go to. Mrs. Young was so sweet and funny. She made Spanish so much fun to learn. I will remember her always. 🙏🏾♥️
My sincere sympathy to Elizabeth's family. Blessings and the comfort of our Lord ans savior in this difficult time. Gwendolyn Miller Black Classmate of Elizabrth, Lincoln (63)
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Grandmaaaa!!! I'm grateful for all of the lessons you have shared & will forever miss your presence. I am so hurt. Please continue to watch over us...we love you beyond measure 💕 -Your "4th daughter"
My Dearest Mother, I am forever thankful to God for blessing me with a loving mom. I love you forever.💙
Linelle
Mommy!! I love you! I miss hearing your voice! My heart is broken.
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