Dena Beth McLain Young, age 63 of Humble, Texas, was born on October 7, 1958 in Houston, Texas and passed away on February 24, 2022 in Humble, Texas.
Dena was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 40 years, Dick Young, Jr., father Jerrel McLain, mother Frances Herrmann Jones, stepfather John “J.P.” Jones, grandmother Nettie “Granny McLain”, grandfather Fred William Herrmann, and grandmother Ida Lucille “Sally” Zachary Herrmann.
Dena is survived by her daughters Dee and Diana Young, sister Lisa and brother in law, Larry Lehman, sister Joni and brother in law, Ben Ibarra, aunt Betty Wiggins, along with numerous cousins, family and lifelong friends.
Dena was a proud Class of 1976 Graduate of MacArthur Senior High School. She was a dedicated Paraeducator who served the special needs students of Humble ISD for 30 years. Dena loved her Deerbrook Baptist Church family greatly. She enjoyed traveling, hosting parties, rescuing animals, cooking, crafting, and shopping. She especially loved playing dominos (42) with family, friends, and the Gameday Members of Deerbrook Baptist Church.
During her life, Dena was involved with the Kingwood Area Mothers of Multiples and North Houston Area Parents of Multiples.
The family would like to express their appreciation for the many prayers and messages of condolences they have received.
A celebration of life service will be held at Rosewood Funeral Home in Humble on Tuesday, March 1, 2022, with visitation at 9:30 A.M. and service beginning at 10 A.M. The service will be officiated by Pastor Brian McFarlain .