Dorothy Lee Hornbuckle Young, 81, of Scotia Village in Laurinburg, passed away on Monday, Nov. 9, 2026 at Scotia Village.
She was born July 31, 1945 in Richmond County, the daughter of the late Charlie B. Brigman and Bessie Lee Guinn Jones.
Dorothy found happiness in life’s simple pleasures. She loved working in her yard, knitting, and spending time with family and friends, and enjoying the little moments that made life special.
During the last 10 years of her life, she resided at Scotia Village Assisted Living, where she enjoyed watching her beloved soap operas and old television shows, as well as visiting and talking with her friends. She had a caring heart, especially for the elderly, and her kindness and companionship touched those around her.
Along with her parents, Dorothy was preceded in death by her sister, Lou Brigman; her husband, Larry Young; and Fred Hornbuckle.
Dorothy leaves behind a loving family who will forever cherish her memory. She is survived by her children, Lorrie Hornbuckle Beutke (Jeff Beutke) of Illinois, Christine Hornbuckle Mills Howe (Pete Howe) of Hamlet, Fred Hornbuckle (Kelly Hornbuckle) of Illinois, and Tracie Hornbuckle Johnson (Lauren Johnson) of Illinois; and her sister, Betty Elmore of Rockingham.
She also leaves behind her beloved grandchildren: Mandie Pierce, Tyler Beutke, Cassie Hughes, Caleb Beutke, Tina Mills, Kayla Norville, Jessie Stone, Dillon Hornbuckle, Timmy Hornbuckle, Brennan Hornbuckle, Gracie Johnson and Anabella Johnson.
Her legacy of love continues through her great-grandchildren: Bri Pierce, Jett Norville, Kade Norville, Brynlee Beutke, Callie Beutke, Daniella Beutke and Hailey Hughes.
Dorothy’s greatest legacy is the family she leaves behind and the love she shared throughout her life. The memories made, the laughter shared, and the special moments spent together will forever be treasured by those who loved her. Though saying goodbye is never easy, the love of a mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother never truly leaves us. It lives on in the hearts of her family, in the stories they will continue to share, and in the generations who will carry her memory forward.
She will be deeply missed, forever loved, and always remembered. Her family was her lasting legacy, and the love she gave them will remain a part of them always.
All services will be held privately by the family at a later date.
The family wishes to thank Richmond County Hospice for the excellent care of their mother.
Harrington Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the Young family. Online condolences may be made online at harringtonfuneralhome.com
