Veda Youngblood

Veda Youngblood 85, a former resident of Jay County, passed away Tuesday morning at Parker Health and Rehabilitation in Parker City, Indiana. Veda was born April 25, 1937 in Delaware County, Indiana. Veda is the daughter of Ermel and Ethel (Larmore) Smith. Veda worked at the Portland Post Office for over 20 years, as well as working in the cafeteria at Jay County High School. She married Robert Youngblood on April 1, 1960. They were happily married for over 52 years before Robert passed away on July 13, 2012. Veda’s family always came first. She enjoyed fishing, art, gardening, water skiing, and square dancing. She was also a member of the Stoney Creek Homeclubs.

Survivors Include

4 sons: David Lowman (wife Brenda) – Winchester, Indiana

Victor Lowman - Greencastle, Indiana

Vincent Lowman (wife Darleen) - Parker City

Randy Youngblood (wife Loretta) - London, Ohio

3 daughters: Terri Snyder (husband Dave) - Winchester, Indiana

Teresa Lowman - Muncie, Indiana

Karen Smith (husband Larry) - East Palestine, Ohio

7 Grandchildren, 13 Great Grandchildren, and 5 Great Great Grandchildren

Visitation will be held on Thursday, November 10 from 11 am to 2 pm at the Williamson-Spencer and Penrod Funeral Home in Portland. Services will be held following the visitation at 2 pm at the funeral home, with Pastor Herb Hummel officiating the service. Graveside services will follow at Reitenour Cemetery east of Ridgeville.

Memorials can be directed towards the Randolph County Cancer Society or the Alzheimer’s Association

Online condolences can be made at williamsonspencer.com