Ada Jocaska Clyburn Young

Ada Jocaska “Jo” Clyburn Young died peacefully on March 16, 2026. Born in Camden on September 19, 1931, she was one of eight children born to Ruth Christine Adams and James Trotter Clyburn.  She was predeceased by her husband of sixty years, Ralph Ogburn Young, who died on October 18, 2010. Her son, David Clyburn Young, died on April 26, 2021, and her nephew, Ryan Edward Young, died on February 9, 2024.

Jo is survived by her daughter, Amy Catherine Young Mikell (Charles H., Jr.) of West Columbia; a daughter-in-law, Penny Young (Michael Elder); a granddaughter, Kelly Denise Young; and two great-grandchildren, Cameron Young and Carlee Jo Young, all of Rock Hill. 

Jo was a woman of great warmth, grace, and wisdom.  She was a blessing to all who knew her.  The family thanks the staff of Columbia Presbyterian Community for the excellent care they gave her for the past six years.  There will be a visitation on Thursday, March 19, 2026 from 2:00-3:00 PM at Kornegay Funeral Home, Camden Chapel, 1112 Fair Street, Camden.  Burial will follow at Quaker Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Pawmetto Lifeline, 1275 Bower Parkway, Columbia, SC 29212.

Kornegay Funeral Home, Camden Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.

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