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Obituary For Deaconess Thelma Ann Taylor

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Deaconess Thelma Ann Taylor, age 72, of Doctor Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard, Warrenton, North Carolina departed this life on Thursday, February 15, 2024, at Maria Parham Health in Henderson, NC.

Celebration of life for Deaconess Taylor will be held on Friday, March 1, 2024, at 12:00 PM at Greenwood Missionary Baptist Church 1175 Dr. MLK Jr. Blvd. Warrenton, North Carolina. Eddie Wayne Lawrence, Pastor Greenwood Baptist Church will deliver the eulogy and burial will follow in the Church cemetery.

She is survived by her husband, Deacon Roger Taylor, Sr, her three children (Roger Taylor Jr, Rita Sutton (Shawn), and Anthony Taylor); her beloved grandchildren (Jazzmine Alston, Deja Alston, Elise Taylor, Jordan Jackson, Avery Taylor, and Bryson Sutton); great-grandchildren (Karsen Valentine and Charlie Valentine); and God-grandchildren (Quante Brown, Donte Brown and Trinity Owens).

Also left to cherish her memory are her sisters and brothers (Sarah Walker, Shirley Hicks, Mack “Peter” Parham (Linda), Cellia Mae Daniel, Janice Steed (Lenwood), Donald Parham (Elza) and Barbara Parham); her brother and sister-in-law (Pastor Melvin Harris (Bridget) and Pastor Nancy Williams (Willie) and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and close friends. She was preceded in death by her parents (Charles Yancey and Celean Parham); her grandparents (Deacon Luther Peter Collins, Sr and Thelma Yancey Collins); her siblings (Milton Collins (Catherine), James Collins (Ethel), Nora Lee Malone, Luther Peter Collins, Jr (Margaret) and Mary Lee Wright (Clarence); mother-in-law (Pattie Harris) and brother-in-law (Roy Taylor, Sr) and goddaughter Lucy Henderson. We take solace in knowing she has been welcomed with open arms.

A public viewing will take place Thursday February 29, 2024, from 3:00 – 7:00PM at Boyd & Royster Funeral Home 149 Holland Bland Rd. Warrenton, North Carolina.

Guest Book

🙏🏾Condolences to the Taylor family 🙏🏾. 🎩. Robert Alston

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🙏🏾Condolences to the Taylor family 🙏🏾. 🎩. Robert Alston

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So grateful for the time and impact you have had on my life from a teenager to adulthood. How you loved us like your own and have always been a great example of Christ love before us. You will be missed, but we will see one another again. My love & Prayers to Mr. Taylor, Anthony, Roger, Rita and the grands kids and great grands. Michelle L. Hawkins- Allen, Brian Mayfield, Melanie Blake, Carolyn Harris.

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My love, prayers and Condolences to you on this significant day. I love you all. Michelle Hawkins Allen

- Michelle Allen

I pray that God will Wrap the family in His love and strengthen you now and always

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My Sincere Condolences to the Family. Ann was very Sweet Person. Always a smile. Sending Prayers of Comfort at this difficult time. Love Nancy and Leroy Steed Jr.

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THE LIGHT IN SPIRITUAL LOVE SHE ALWAYS CARRIED AND SPOKE WITH HER SMILING FACE TOLD THE STORY OF GOD`S PRESENCE LIVING FROM HER INSIDE ,TO TRANSFORM TO HER OUTSIDE..MATT5:16 LET YOUR LIGHT SO SHINE BEFORE MEN,THAT THEY MAY SEE YOUR GOOD WORKS ,AND GLORIFY YOUR FATHER WHICH IS IN HEAVEN.AND THIS SEE DID ..WORKING TO LOVE ALL AND SAVE SOULS THROUGH CHRIST JESUS...SISTER REST FROM YOUR WORKS...GOD COMFORT AND CONTINUE TO BLESS YOUR FAMILY AND ALL LIVES U TOUCHED IN THIS EARTH FOREVER & EVER...REV CAROL BULLOCK...MY SISTER IN CHRIST JESUS AND MY SISTER IN MY HEART!!!

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I am so thankful for the interactions I had with you. You will be truly missed. Praying for your family.

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My deep heartfelt prayers to the family. I did not know, she was a sweet person I loved her. Family please keep your heads up. Praying for the family Phyllis Smith

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With deepest sympathy. Louise Alexander & Family

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We are blessed by your commitment to missions. Your leadership as Chairperson of the Young Adult Missionaries helped to develop the Senior Adults Department that we enjoy and fellowship with today. Thelma, you are special. To your family, we, as current missionary leaders praise God for your presence, contributions, and influence in our lives. We will see you again in glory. Wadie Ryan, Warren County Missionary Union

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My heartfelt condolences and prayers are with the Taylor family at this time of their great loss🙏🙏

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Praying for the family 🙏..Loretta D.Russell

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Sending prayers to the family.May God grant you peace and strength during this difficult time🙏.Lue W.Harrington

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🙏🏾Condolences to the Taylor family 🙏🏾. 🎩

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Sorry for your loss. Betty Williams

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"Thinking of you and your family as you celebrate the life of your beloved." "May your happy memories give you peace and comfort during this challenging time." From: Elroy Henry & family

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🙏🏾Sincere Condolences to the family 🙏🏾

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Roger you and your Children/ Grandchildren are deeply in my Prayers. I truly thank You and Thelma for helping out with Darinet when I had to work on the weekends. Thelma was what I call a Godly woman with the biggest heart ❤️... My Friend/ President for the Ushers/ Deaconess ...Lady Thelma I am going to miss you dearly ❤️❤️❤️❤️

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Papa Taylor and family, I know not your pain but I know the pain and this hurts deeply but we have to remember God only picks the best and Ma is one of the best. With heartfelt love,your other children Karen, Lillian,and Reginald(RJ).🙏🙏🙏🙏

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Condolences to the Thelma Taylor's family. My brother, Roger, you both were classmates, and I counted you friends. I was sorrowful to hear of Thelma's transition. As fellow believers in Christ Jesus, we pray God for your strength. Rev Roy C and Gertie Alston and family

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Mr. Taylor and family I am so sorry to hear of Mrs. Taylor's passing you have my deepest condolences and if there is anything I can do doing this time please let me know. Keep trusting in the Lord and he will see you through this time of grief. Love to the family Connie Rose🕊️💐🙏🏾

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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