On Tuesday, July 26, 202, Amaris Eliana Young, age 18, was welcomed into heaven. 
Saturday, July 16, 2022 she was in a car accident and was flown to Cox Hospital where she was cared for until July 26, 2022 and departed for glory. 
Amaris was born in Springfield, Missouri on July 8th, 2004, to Scott & Samantha Young, since that day, Amaris has been spreading sunshine everywhere she has gone. She was a sweet, shy, full of fun little girl who blossomed into an intelligent, beautiful inside and out, thoughtful, loving, silly, adventurous, young lady who oozed Jesus’ love for others. 
Growing up she was a curious, snuggly, little girl who loved books and to be close to her mama & daddy. Amaris enjoyed just spending time with her family. 


Amaris attended kindergarten in Teutopolis, Illinois  and then her family moved to Clever, Missouri in 2010 where she attended Clever Schools for her elementary and middle school education. She was homeschooled for three of her High School years. For her senior year of school Amaris attended Christian Ministries Academy. Where she enjoyed playing volleyball, and participating in music, drama and art classes. Amaris graduated from CMA in May of 2022. 


Some of Amaris’ hobbies were, reading, painting, & singing. She was a self taught guitarist and loved many genres of music. Amaris loved to be outside hiking, floating and enjoying Gods creation. She made everything an adventure! And as much as she loved adventures, she also loved being home, making treats, watching movies, playing games, being silly, making memories and enjoying simple beauty in life. 
Lucky Panda in Clever was Amaris’ first job, she enjoyed her job and meeting new people. She worked there for 2years. Republic Park & Rec. was her most recent job where she was a camp counselor, tumbling class assistant, worked in concessions at multiple sports events, and special events, like the Princess tea party where she dressed up as Rapunzel. She also enjoyed being an encouragement to others running in the Mud Run, Reindeer dash, and even dressed as The Flash for a kids run. 


Raised on a Biblical foundation, she participated in Bible quizzing, Youth, VBS and being in church productions from childhood into her early teenage years. Christian Ministries Church is the Young family’s church home and where Amaris was a part of youth group, served in kids church, and looked forward to helping with VBS each summer.
Amaris loved being a big sister to her four younger siblings Micah, SamanthaClaire, Judah & Graceson. You could hear her cheering at baseball games, encouraging them at school, leaving thoughtful notes, taking them to Casey’s for drinks in her truck Indy, and other thoughtful ways often. She had great friendships with her older siblings. Always texting or calling to say, Hi and checking in on life with her big brother Landon. Having coffee with her big sister Kaitlin or going thrifting, and often in fits of laughter wherever they went.  Amaris was over the moon to be an Aunt, she would drop everything at the door to get to kiss on Gracelynn first, always taking pictures and making her smile. Lovingly nicknamed Mace by her family that she always made time for.
With her new chapter just beginning, she was looking forward to a future with her boyfriend of almost 2years, Zach Wood. Attending Leaders Academy in Hot Springs, Arkansas and pursuing a career in the dentistry field. 


The warmest most cheerful smiles always beamed from Amaris’ face. She was a friend to everyone and made you feel loved just by talking to her. But that wasn’t just Amaris, that was Jesus shining through her. People were drawn to her because of how she lived her life for Jesus. Amaris had a heart for people, to feel loved, seen and to know their true worth, and to see themselves the way Jesus saw them. Always hopeful, her glad was always full-not half-full, but full.


Amaris is survived by her parents (Raymond) Scott & Samantha Young of Clever; six siblings, Landon Young and fiancé MaryLynn of Springfield; Kaitlin Young and boyfriend Chandler Houston of Springfield; Micah, SamanthaClaire, Judah and Graceson, all of the home. She is also survived by her maternal grandmother, Teri Chastain and fiancé David Galindo; maternal grandfather Rick Spencer; paternal grandmother Cory Havice & her husband Don Havice; her niece Gracelynn Houston; boyfriend Zach Wood; and a host of Aunts, Uncles, cousins,  family by blessing and friends. 


Amaris may have left this world, but heaven awaits, and she will be there to greet her family! Along with other family members who’ve already departed. Paternal Grandpa-Raymond Young, paternal Great Grandparents Ivan Ater & Nellie Claire Ater. And maternal Great Grandpa Bill Chastain. 


Visitation will be held at Christian Ministries Church from 10 a.m. to 12 a.m. on Saturday, July 30, 2022 with a Celebration of Amaris’s life to follow. Her family will lay her to rest at Molly Wrights Cemetery.
Friends and Family may contribute to the unexpected medical and funeral expenses of the Young family by making checks payable to Christian Ministries Church. 


Until we get to see you again, We love you Amaris. 
Dad, Mom, Landon, Kaitlin, Micah, Samantha Claire, Judah, Graceson and niece Gracelynn.