12/17/2010
Former jockey Stephanie Young, 42, died Wednesday following a courageous battle with cervical cancer. A New Orleans native who rode at Fair Grounds, Young was paralyzed in racing accident at Birmingham in 1989. Burial will be Monday at Lakelawn Cemetery, following a viewing from 9:30-11 a.m. (CST). Mass will be at 11:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Louisiana Horse Rescue Association.
Former jockey Stephanie Young, 42, died Wednesday following a courageous battle with cervical cancer. A New Orleans native who rode at Fair Grounds, Young was paralyzed in racing accident at Birmingham in 1989. Burial will be Monday at Lakelawn Cemetery, following a viewing from 9:30-11 a.m. (CST). Mass will be at 11:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Louisiana Horse Rescue Association.