Coulter, Alicia Young
Alicia Young Coulter, born November 23, 1943, in Forest Hill, West Virginia, passed away peacefully following a short illness on Friday morning, November 6, 2026, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Alicia was preceded in death by her parents, Wallace R. (Doc) Young and Venna S. Young of Peterstown, West Virginia; her beloved husband of 55 years, Bobby Ray Coulter; and several cherished grand kitties.
Those left to cherish her memory are her only child, Cinda S. Coulter of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; her three beloved cat children; eight grand kitties, including her special outgoing grand kitties, Tigger and Michi; and a special friend, Nora Lee Wickline of Lindside, with whom she spoke by phone every day.
Alicia earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Education and dedicated her entire professional career to teaching mathematics at the high school level in Giles County, Virginia. She retired in the early 2000s after many years of educating and inspiring young minds. Following retirement, she remained active by helping on the family farm and caring for her home. She also faithfully served as an adult Sunday school teacher for many years in Monroe County, West Virginia.
Following her husband’s passing in 2021, Alicia eventually relocated to Pittsburgh to live with her daughter. This new chapter brought opportunities for new adventures and travel. After moving to Pittsburgh, she enjoyed four international trips, including her final adventure to Ireland in early October 2026.
Alicia enjoyed reading, working puzzles, walking, spending time with her beloved cats, traveling, and attending ballgames. She found happiness in life’s simple pleasures and treasured the time she spent with family and her furry companions.
Alicia will be remembered for her dedication to education, her love of family, her faith, and the many lives she touched throughout her years. She will be deeply missed by all who loved her, including her very special four-legged family members.
Funeral service will be held at 2:00PM on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at the Broyles-Shrewsbury Funeral Home in Peterstown, WV, with Barry Harper officiating. Burial will follow at Orchard Cemetery in Ballard, WV. Sam Shires, Tim Shires, Robbie Coulter, Mike Hines, Greg Wickline, and Larry Schaeffer will serve as pallbearers. Jimmy Williams will serve as honorary pallbearer.
Visitation will be held from 1:00PM until time of services on Wednesday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to: The Monroe County Animal League (PO Box 343, Union, WV 24983) or East Liberty Presbyterian Church (116 S. Highland Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15206).
Online guestbook can be signed or condolences may be sent to the family at www.broyles-shrewsbury.com. Arrangements by Broyles-Shrewsbury Funeral Home, Peterstown, WV.
