Miriam F. Young was born on June 4, 1937 to the late Mathew and Marie (Young) Galloway in Boston, Massachusetts. Miriam who was affectionally nicknamed Mimi, by her family, was the youngest of 9 children. She departed this life on Thursday, September 10, 2026 at the age of 89. Mimi gave her life to Christ as an adult. Attended the Ebenezer Baptist church and was a faithful active member of the Awaken Christian Church before her illness.

Mimi, was educated in the Boston Public School system, and was a proud graduate of the Roxbury Memorial High School for girls. While in high school Mimi was popular and demonstrated outstanding talent. Mimi joined multiple clubs to name a few, the Glee cub, Theater club, Travel club, Traffic club, and the school Miss America pageant.

Mimi soon met her soul mate, Mathew Young and the two were married. In this union they had one son Alton Young. Mimi learned from her parents the importance of family, strength and perseverance-values she carried throughout her life. Mimi had a strong determination to succeed in life. Her talent and dedication led to a successful career, working with engineers that manufactured defense systems at Honeywell Technologies, as a Quality Assurance Inspector.

Mimi had tremendous love for her family and the Lord. She always enjoyed a house full of family. She was the ultimate hostess. At Mimi’s house you could look forward to good food and good music. She had every R&B record album. Her niece’s loved hanging out at her house after school and on weekends listening to music.

After retirement Mimi spent her leisure time traveling with friends and eating seafood at the finest restaurants. Mimi understood that life is meant to be lived. She laughed, loved, traveled, prayed and made memories. First of all, Mimi was always fly! She had an infectious smile, a vibrant feisty personality, and a heart of gold. She made people feel loved and comfortable. She was honest, outspoken, funny and never afraid to speak her mind—but always with genuine love.

Mimi was preceded in death by her husband, Mathew Young, 6 brothers. Mathew, Joseph, Phillip, John, Daniel and James. Two sisters, Alice (Galloway) Butler, Ruth (Galloway) Dixon. Niece Barbara James.

Mimi leaves to cherish her memory, her son Alton Young, sister-in-law Vera Wright, her nieces Denise and Theresa Dixon, Nancy, Yolanda, Phyllis, and Alicia Galloway, Lena (Galloway) Reddick, and Claire (Galloway) Jones, Michelle Gomez-Parker, nephews Ipyana Wasret, Anthony Galloway, Allyn Jamal Wright, and a host of other relatives, and special friends.

***Rest peacefully, Mimi. Your life was a gift, your love was a blessing, and your memory will always be a reason to smile**