Nedra Mae Given

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WARREN - October 5th, 2012 was a beautiful fall morning when the heavens opened their gates to welcome Nedra Mae Given peacefully home... she was with her family.

Nedra was born September 18, 1934 to Arminta Adeline Davis and Samuel French Young in Dille, West Virginia. Nedra was 78 years young and was a caregiver that dedicated her life to helping people.

She volunteered her time at Fairhaven School, Contact Community Connection and at the Howland Community Church's "Free Fellowship Meal". Nedra worked at Isaly's, as a pharmacy assistant at West Side Pharmacy, and at the Safety Store at Packard Electric.

One of the many highlights of her life was being a "stand-in" for Shelly Winters in the movie "An Unremarkable Life" that was filmed in Sharon, Pa.

On December 14th 1951, Nedra married John Edward Given, and they had three children: Evelyn Given Coe of Cortland, Samuel B. Given and wife Patricia, and Lori Jo Given of Warren. Nedra also had 2 grandchildren that she cherished, Alex and Chelsea Coe.

Nedra attended Howland Community Church. She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Captain George A. Young, USMC; and two sisters, Glenna Shanks and Noralee McMillion.

Nedra is survived by her loving husband John; children; grandchildren; a brother, Master Sergeant Carlos G. Young of Eagle River, Alaska; and several special nieces and nephews.

The Given/Coe family would like to express sincere gratitude to Community Skilled Healthcare Centre and Hospice of the Valley for their love, compassion, expert care and devoted attention to our loved one.

Family and friends will be received to celebrate her life on Thursday, October 11th, from 5:00 till 7:00 pm, followed by a memorial service at 7:00 p.m. at McFarland and Son Funeral Home, with Rev. Gary Rozier of Hospice of the Valley officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Warren Family Mission, 1228 West Market Street, Warren, Ohio 44485.

Arrangements are entrusted to McFarland & Son Funeral Services Company, 271 North Park Avenue, Warren, Ohio 44481. Please visit www.McFarlandCares.com to view this obituary, send condolences, and order flowers.

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