Elaine Young was born, on February 10, 1961, the late Helen Miller Young and the late Waymond Young, in Spartanburg, SC. She was educated in Spartanburg County schools.

Elaine was a talkative, outspoken, bold and God-fearing lady. She was an excellent cook and was known for her dressing and sweet potato pies. She also enjoyed dining out at Pizza Inn. Elaine was a Carolina Panthers fan and her favorite color was purple. She was a member of Messiah Baptist Church and served as a missionary.

She was preceded in death, along with her parents, by son, Antonio Young; siblings, Susie Young, Willie E. Young, Larry Young, and Stevie Young; and brother-in-law, James "Jimmy" Lyles.

Left to carry on and treasure her legacy include her son, Bryan (Christine) Young of Spartanburg, SC; daughters, Tori Young of Spartanburg and Brandy Young of Charlotte, NC; brothers, Jerry (Angela) Young of Spartanburg, SC, Marvin Young of Duncan, SC and Roger Young of Spartanburg, SC; sisters, Brenda (Freddie) Harpe of Spartanburg, SC, Angela ( Nelson) Byrd of Greenville, SC, Rachel (Mack) Murphy of Lyman, SC, Linda Lyles of Spartanburg, SC, Glenda Young of Taylors, SC, and Tammy Young of Spartanburg; aunts, Irene (James) Miller and Betty R. Miller both of Wellford, SC; uncles, David (Barbara) Miller and Albert Miller both of Wellford, SC;  grandchildren, Emonie Hackett, Demarcus Drayton, Shakeel "KD" (Alexis) Hackett, Shekeria "Shi"  Young, Safari Hackett, Brandon Rogers, Jadakiss Fields, Terrance Young Shamiya Hackett, Justice "Ju Ju" Fields and Bryan Young, Jr.; great grandchildren,  Jeremiah Davis, Skhylar Hackett, Kirsten French, Journey Hackett, Makynslee Jeter, Taylonn Mitchell, Kayden Emanuel Jones, Amari Lor-Ann Robinson, Zimir Young, and  Miles Drayton; honorary niece, Annmedra Brown; nephew and godson, Tommy "1 Cent" Williams; friend, Violet Harris; and a host of nieces, nephew other relatives and friends.

On the afternoon of Saturday, October 26, 2024, Elaine's journey came to a close. Her full life and legacy will live on the hearts and minds of all who loved and knew her.