Obituary: Ann Moscow Young

Ann Moscow Young died Dec. 19, 2020, in Jacksonville, Fla., at the age of 84 (non-COVID related).

Ann Moscow was born in 1936 in Atlanta to Harry and Sara Moscow (née Goodman). She had one brother, Joel (Lynne).

Ann met Donald Young in Atlanta when she was 15. She attended the University of Georgia before marrying Don in 1957 when she was 20 years old. They had a loving marriage of 63 years. Ann and Don moved to Jacksonville in 1964 where they raised their three sons and became active members in the community.

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Ann was a passionate volunteer for countless organizations and was so generous of her time and energy. She was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother and friend. Ann was at her happiest with a full house. She loved surrounding herself with people and was the consummate hostess. She was creative, loved gardening, and was particularly skilled at organizing festive events and designing flower arrangements.

Ann loved children and taught pre-K at the Jacksonville Jewish Center for 28 years. Her kindness, compassion and generosity were evident to all who knew her. She will be greatly missed.

She is survived by her husband Don; three sons Neil, Gregg, and Todd (Lori); and two grandchildren Alexander and Isabelle.

Ann was laid to rest in a private service in Beaufort, S.C. A virtual memorial shiva service was held in Ann’s honor.

Tributes in loving memory of Ann may be made to the Young Foundation at the historic Beth Israel Congregation, P.O. Box 328, Beaufort, S.C. 29901, or to Jewish Family & Community Services of Jacksonville, Fla.