Aisha Trenae Marie Balentine Young, 44, of Jacksonville, passed from this life on July 2, 2025. She was born on May 5, 1981, in Newport, Arkansas, to Herman Clark and Doris Laverne Balentine.
Aisha was a vibrant and spirited woman whose energy filled every room she entered. She had a deep love for her family and cherished every moment spent with them. From birthday parties to backyard barbecues, Aisha was always at the heart of the celebration—bringing people together with her laughter, warm heart, and delicious home cooking.
She had a natural gift for caring for others, which she shared not only with her loved ones but also through her profession as a phlebotomist. Her gentle touch and kind presence brought comfort to many during her years of service.
Aisha also had a passion for bartending, online shopping, and finding joy in the simple pleasures of life. One of her most cherished traits was her special bond with her nieces and nephews—each lovingly given a nickname that only Aisha could have created. Her fun-loving spirit, creativity, and ability to make others feel unique will be remembered fondly.
Her absence will be deeply felt by her family, friends, and all who were blessed to know her. She will also be missed by her favorite fur-babies, Spencer and Janet. Aisha’s memory will live on in the love she gave, the joy she spread, and the family she cherished so deeply.
She was preceded in death by her father, Herman Clark; her brother, Tyson Walker; her grandfathers, Nathaniel Balentine and Robert Clark; and her grandmother, Willie Mae Clark.
She is survived by her mother, Doris Balentine of Springdale; her sons, Shawn Ellis and Kaden Young of Jacksonville; her first unborn grandchild; Her grandmother, Francella Balentine; her brothers, Scotty Clark (Vanessa) of Tuckerman and Robert Clark of Newport; her sisters, LaShaye Balentine (Maurice) of Jonesboro, Stephanie Taylor (Frederick) of Sherwood, Shonell Mitchell (Demarcus) of Jacksonville; special cousin, Erma Lean Elston and a host of nieces, nephews and close friends.
Those honored to serve as pallbearers are Nyja Bailey, De Qwon Bailey, Brandon Ward Jr., Jalen Taylor, Kylan Kendall, and Lamont Gause.
Service will be at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 10, 2025, at Dillinger Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Interment will be at New Hope Cemetery.
