She was the widow of Raymond Taylor, a homemaker and a member of Wilmar Baptist Church. She was also preceded in death by a son, Owen Keith Taylor; one grandson, Keith O'Fallon; one granddaughter, Mary Elizabeth Taylor; a son-in-law, Steve Walmsley and a brother, Jim Grafton.
Survivors include one son, Al Ray Taylor and wife, Carrie of Russellville; four daughters, Kathryn "Kat" Taylor of Monticello, Marsha O'Fallon and husband, Donnie of Weatherford, TX, Sandra Coe and husband, John of Wilmar and Sharon Raney of Pine Mountain, GA; one brother, Paul Grafton and wife, Betty of Monticello; one sister-in-law, Liz Grafton of Mabelvale, AR; one grandson, Josh Coe; five granddaughters, Gina Spencer, Sara Coe, Katy Schaefer, Maggie Ashburn and Mollie Taylor; and six great-grandchildren, Lindsay, Adam, Madison, Gracie, Izaak and Izaya.
Condolences(33)
Linda Naron
Monticello, AR Friday, December 6, 2013 Kat, I do not know if you will remember me or not but my Dad was Leslie Hoppers. I am sorry we did not know of the passing of your sweet Mom. I know what you are going through since Dad passed away in March. It is a very difficult time. But just know that your Mom is one of God's angels now and also that I am praying for you daily. Love, Linda ( Hoppers Naron)willabea ferrell ingram
miami, OK Wednesday, December 4, 2013 Kat and family:I am so sorry for your loss. Mary Ellen was such a wonderful lovely lady. I enjoyed the visits we had with her and you while visiting my mother Leta Ferrell. Mother shared a room with you Kat until her passing. May God bless you and your family.
Janis Burt Smith & Johnny Smith
Malvern, AR Tuesday, December 3, 2013 To all of Mrs. Mary Ellen's loved ones, Johnny and I want you to know how sad we are that she is gone. For me, she was one of the first people who made me feel welcome in Wilmar. She was a dear and much valued friend to my mother-in-law, Jeannette Burt. She was just a wonderful person who will greatly missed.This is a special message to Kat--Johnny and I would like to tell Kat how sorry we are that she has lost her mother. Johnny wants Kat to know that he has never forgotten the fun he, Kat and Jacky used to have in school. For the candy she would sneak to them in study hall. He says she was the prettiest girl in Wilmar, I know that Jacky always loved her too. So, please give her a hug from both of us and tell her what a special person she was and still is to so many people.
With love and prayers, Janis Burt Smith and Johnny Smith
Larry & Bea Tucker
Wilmar, AR Tuesday, December 3, 2013 Sandra, Marsha, Sharon, Al Ray & Kat,Your mother was a wonderful, classy lady . She was always smiling and doing for others. We loved her very much and had many laughs together. Your family is special to us and you all are in our prayers. Heaven gained a precious lady. We love you!!!
Arthur Walmsley
Stuttgart, AR Monday, December 2, 2013 Praying for the Taylor Family during this time of grief.Wilmot Green
Warren, AR Monday, December 2, 2013 Sandra, Marsha and family so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.Wilmot Green
Warren, AR Monday, December 2, 2013 Sandra, Marsha and family so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.Tina Powell
Huntsville, AR Monday, December 2, 2013 Dear Sharon, I wish so much that I could take away your sorrow and make your hearts whole again. I know you are surrounded with lots of love. What aBlessing to have a Momma like you have had. All our love and prayers, Tina and GordonAlvin and Irma james
Monticello, AR Monday, December 2, 2013 To all, what a special person Mrs. Mary was. I have precious memories of her love for everyone. She was always so kind and such a pleasure to visit with. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. We are out of state but will be in touch.Kedran Handly
Monticello, AR Monday, December 2, 2013 Mrs. Mary Ellen was a blessing to our lives. She "mothered" everyone. I spent most of my free time at her home playing with her kids. It was such a wonderful street full of kids. My prayers are with the family during their time of loss.Gail (Trotter) Shelby
Wilmar, AR Monday, December 2, 2013 So sorry to hear of the loss of your precious mother. She was a sweet person who went through a lot and the loss of several precious family members, whom she is reunited with even now. Love this family.Beck(Temple) Burnett
Star City, AR Monday, December 2, 2013 My deepest sympathy for the family & many friends. I have known Miss Mary all my life & she always had smile on her face every time I seen her. God has a new Angel in heaven. She will be greatly missed.Ruth Kulbeth Hunter
Wilmar, AR Monday, December 2, 2013 To the Taylor & Paul Grafton families, All of you are in my thoughts and prayers. Mary E. and Raymond were good next door neighbors since we moved here in 1972..Lamar & Ruth Hunter
Ramona Richardson
Salem, AL Monday, December 2, 2013 So sorry to hear of Nanny Taylor's passing. She was always a blessing to me. Always had a smile and lots of love to share. Heaven certainly gained an angel.David & Hazel Kirchman
Bartlesville, OK Monday, December 2, 2013 We are so sorry for the loss of your Mother. Her Granddaughter had high praise for her. Praying God to give you peace as you grieve. Our hearts are with you.Beth Davis
Monticello, AR Monday, December 2, 2013 So sorry to hear about Ms. Mary Ellen. My thoughts and prayers to all. She will be missed.Kelly
Wilmar, AR Sunday, December 1, 2013 I am so sorry for your loss. I have many great memories of Bible School with Mrs. Taylor. Then I had the great opportunity for my daughter to get to experience Bible school with her also. She was a truly great lady and an example to everyone she met. Our loss is heavens gain. She is home with her father, who she walked with daily here on earth and is now rejoicing with him in heaven. Rest now, loyal servant. Prayers, Kelly Owens GilliamCatherine Kirchman Wanzer
Russellville, AR Sunday, December 1, 2013 My heart goes out to all of the Taylor family in this sad time. She was a very special woman, and she was loved by many.Wanda Kulbeth-Harris
Vilonia, AR Sunday, December 1, 2013 Will be keeping the family in my thoughts and prayers!!Dabney Stell
Monticello, AR Sunday, December 1, 2013 Praying for your familyJoan (Watts) Davidson
Little Rock, AR Sunday, December 1, 2013 To all the family. Sweetest person & Mother any one will ever know. She loved her Lord and her family. We will all miss her with that sweet smile.Brittany (Morgan) & Allyn Dow
Little rock, AR Sunday, December 1, 2013 I am not sure if I ever met Sharon's mom, but I remember how much you and Katy always spoke of her. I know she will be missed dearly. We will be praying for you and your family during this time.linda rowe funderburg
monticello, AR Sunday, December 1, 2013 praying for this familyClaudia Waggoner
Oklahoma City, OK Sunday, December 1, 2013 So, so sorry for your family's loss of this beautiful lady. May she rest in peace and never to be forgotten. Prayers.Janet (Mooney) Little
East Moline, IL Sunday, December 1, 2013 My heartfelt sympathy to all of Mrs. Mary Ellen's family. I have so many fond memories of her. Even after moving away from Wilmar when I was only ten she and my mom kept in touch, and every time we were in Wilmar to visit my Aunt Maude we would always visit Mrs. Mary Ellen. I feel blessed to have known such a sweet and loving Christian lady. I know there is great rejoicing in heaven as she is reunited with her loved ones that have gone on before her.Diane Taylor Hamilto
El Dorado, AR Sunday, December 1, 2013 To my family. I'm sorry for the loss of Aunt Mary Ellen. I love you all and send my thoughts and prayers. I will not be able to make it over but you will be in thought.Diane Taylor Hamilton
Cindy Hearnsberger Pickering
Brookhaven, MS Sunday, December 1, 2013 Mrs. Sandra, I am very sorry to hear about the passing of your sweet mother. You & your family are in my prayers during this time.Rebecca Clancy
Clinton, MS Sunday, December 1, 2013 Ms Mary will be miss by many she was such a sweet lady and I am glad I got to know her while I worked at BelleView. Praying for the family love y'allRobert McDaniel
West Memphis, AR Saturday, November 30, 2013 Al Ray, Marsha, Sharon, Kat, Paul and the rest of the family,So sorry to hear of Mrs. Taylor's passing.
The Taylor family are in my prayers.
She was a fine christian family and there will be many souls in heaven because of her witness and the example she set.
I have many fond memories of her, as a child and also as an adult.
Robert Alan "Buddy" McDaniel
(Son of Robert Ben and JoAnn Meek McDaniel and Grandson of Ben and ElNora McDaniel)
Jamie Andrews
Monticello, AR Saturday, November 30, 2013 Mrs. Mary was a great person and she will be missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family!!James & Mary Lasiter
Wilmar, AR Saturday, November 30, 2013 We are so sorry to hear of Sister's passing. She was a great lady and will be missed by many. Know that prayers are being said for all of you.Carole (Doss-Johns) Rushing
Woodlawn, AR Saturday, November 30, 2013 To the Taylor Family, I was so saddened to learn of the loss of "Sister". I grew up in Wilmar Baptist Church with her family. I have never known a better family nor a better Christian than she was. I've always had such great love, respect and admiration for the Taylor family. You are in my heart and prayers at this time and in the difficult times to come. I pray God will grant you the peace and comfort that only HE can.With deepest love and respect,
Carole (Doss-Johns)
Eddie Brown
Monticello, AR Saturday, November 30, 2013 Heaven just welcomed a faithfully servent today. So sorry for your loss and praying for each one of you. -James and Eddie Brown