Ella Mae Taylor’s life came to an end on Saturday, April 19, 2025 at Alive Hospice Nashville, Tennessee at the age of 83. Ella was born on February 13, 1942 in Franklin, Williamson County, Tennessee to the parents of Mallon and Sarah Dobbins
She leaves to cherish her memories, daughters, Carolyn M. Taylor, Linda Cotton Taylor, Roxie (John) Patton and Sandra Shannon; son, James Taylor; 13 grandchildren; 28 great grandchildren, 8 great great grandchildren; brothers, Mallon Dobbins, Jr., James (Jackie) Dobbins, sisters, Dorothy Oden, Barbara (Kenneth) Jones, Maggie (Sammy) Grinter and Jackie (James) Preston; aunts, Thelma Gosey, Dora Lee Leach and Addie Joe Fitzgerald; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends, devoted friends, Hester Hamilton, Pamela Winterrowd, Harold Steele and James Head
Mrs. Taylor will lie in state on Friday, April 25, 2025 from 12 until 5 at the funeral home.
Visitation with family Saturday, April 26, 2025 from 2 until 3 at West Harpeth Primitive Baptist Church, 4141 Columbia Avenue, Franklin, TN with funeral to began at 3 p.m.
Interment Mt. Hope Cemetery, Franklin, TN 37064.
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From my mom....... Jeanie Oden. She will be truly missed. She always kept me laughing!
My deepest condolences to the family. You all are in my prayers.
Family, Ella was beautiful inside and out. She always embraced me with love, and kindness. The next time I see you, I'm sure I will see her in you Faye, Roxy, Mikia, as well as the rest of the family. Know that she's safe in God's arms as He watches over you. This is not her end, this is her new beginning. Much love to each of you. Rest peacefully Ella.
Praying for you all 🙏
Roxie and family, I have been where you are and I KNOW the hurt, praying for ya'll. Love and hugs Bathsheba
The Booker Franklin and Grimes Family send our deepest love prayers, and condolences to our beloved family. May God keep you in perfect peace. We love you. Gabbie
May the Lord God continue giving you comfort and so much love. Ella Mae was the best and loved by so many people. I had not seen her in so many years, but she have always been in my heart. I'am sadden by her loss, I will always love her. Family take care of each other. God love all of you and I do too❤️ Amen
To my classmate and family, I extend my condolences and heartfelt sympathy. May the Lord encompass you with peace during the passing of your loved one. Janet C Dixon
We are sending love hugs and our deepest condolences for the family in this difficult time. God has gained a beautiful Queen. No more pain only happy joy joy their with our father. Rest easy love
Love and prayers to Ree, Faye and Roxie and the rest of loving family . I love you guys, Ella Mai I love you so much. Dance with the Angels❤️😘
To the Beloved Taylor Family,
In this time of sorrow, please accept my deepest condolences for your loss. Words often fall short in moments like these, yet I hope you find some comfort in knowing how many lives were touched by the warmth, kindness, and strength that your loved one shared with the world.
Grief is the echo of love, and such love leaves an enduring light even in the darkest hours. May you find peace in the precious memories, and may the support of family and friends carry you gently through the days ahead.
With heartfelt sympathy and prayers,
A. Singleton Jr.
Rest in peace, Sis. Ella Mae. Praying God's peace & comfort upon the Taylor & Dobbins families. I was blessed to be raised around you all on an almost a daily basis in the Acton - Short Ct. - Natchez neighborhood. You & your family were a blessing to so many of us, as we were growing up. Grateful to God for your life. Marcia (Neecie) Allen
Ella i am going to miss you.I am so glad that the week i came to see you it was a good visit.Faye uall look to rhe hill which cometh your help.Absent from the body present with god.We love each and everyone of you.Flossie/Delbert Campbell
Ella may. We will miyou our pray go out to the Taylor family from you cousin out of Memphis TN may God bless you and my cousin
My pray go out to you cousin Ella may you will be miss from the Locke and Hodge family we will miss you
My prayers and thoughts are with you all through this difficult time RIHP COUSIN
My deepest heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Ms Ella Mae, I will miss you and those funny moments we shared whenever I saw you out and about
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