Mrs. Wilma Taylor, 88, of Rockwood, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2010 at The Bridge in Rockwood. She was born January 31, 1922 in Rockwood, TN to Elisha B. and Bessie Belle Treadway Holloway. As a young Army wife, she worked in the canteen in Oak Ridge during the Manhattan Project. Her interests included traveling, gardening and the UT VOLs football and basketball teams. In her younger days she enjoyed making pottery and quilting; often gifting friends and family with her works. She was a member of the First Christian Church, Disciples of Christ in Rockwood for over 60 years where she faithfully attended for as long as she was able. She especially enjoyed her Sunday School Class. Mrs. Taylor was preceded in death by her parents; husband, William Howard Taylor; son, Jerry W. Taylor; sisters and their husbands, Pearl and Pete Edwards, Goldie and Derby Benson, Beulah and Ed Hinds; sister, Ola Mae Holloway; brother and wife, Jonas and Eva Holloway; brothers, William, Clarence and Hoyt Holloway; in-laws, John Burns, Virginia Holloway, Cecil and Grace Taylor, Sonny & Barbara Taylor, M.F. Taylor, Joyce Hurst, Charlotte Taylor; and life-long friend, Lucille Litton.
Survivors include: son and daughter-in-law, Harold and Ann Taylor; daughter-in-law, Evelyn Taylor;
Daughter and husband, Sheila and Alvin Cofer; grandchildren: Christopher and Ginger Taylor; Tammy and Kevin Todd; Michelle Taylor and Alia Cofer; great grandchildren: Caitlin, Caroline and Carleigh Taylor; Shelley and Denise Todd; Zayvias Cofer; sisters, V. Ruth “Holly” Bonetsky and Juanita Burns; brother, Joe Holloway; in-laws, Jewell Holloway; Ronnie, Kathleen and Nancy Taylor. While nieces, nephews, their spouses and children are too numerous to mention, many of them maintained contact with their Aunt Wilma, which she enjoyed and appreciated.
The family will receive friends at Evans Mortuary on Thursday, July 1, 2010 from 1:00-2:30 p.m. Funeral services will follow the visitation at 2:30 p.m. in the Chapel with Rev. Kara Foster officiating. Graveside and burial will be held immediately following the service at Oak Grove Cemetery, Rockwood. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to First Christian Church, Disciples of Christ, P. O. Box 45, Rockwood, TN 37854.
Guestbook Entries
Diane Davis (Lafollette, TN)
We were so sorry to hear about your Mother. Parents. We will be praying for you as you go through this difficult time.
Loretta McCulley Poole Carrington (Kingston, TN)
Harold and Shelia and family. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Our family sure is shrinking. Harold it was good to see you at the reunion. I didn't know Wilma was not in good health. Linda Zumstein Devine
Linda Z Devine-cousin (Moss Point, MS)
Holly, I am so sorry for the loss of your sister. You and your family are in my prayers. May God bless and comfort you.
Arlene Sorrick Hoskins (Hixson, TN)
JERRY & GLENDA JOHNSON AND FAMILY (DICKSON, TN)
So very sorry to hear about your mother's, my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Peggy Roddy (Sevierville, TN)
Dottie Fenner (Davis, CA)
Shelia and family sorry to hear about your Mother. I will be out of town and unable to be with you. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time.
Fran Long (Rockwood, TN)
Harold, I just read the message from Ray that your mom had passed away. I just wanted you to know that we will be thinking of you and the rest of your family during this time. Our prayers are with you.
Jeepie and Claude (Murfreesboro, TN)
You will be missed Aunt Wilma !!!!! Love you!!!!
Laura Strong (Morris) (Kalamazoo, MI)
DEAR HAROLD AND FAMILY:
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU DURING
YOUR LOSS. SORRY WE CANNOT BE THERE FOR YOU TODAY BUT WE WILL BE THINKING ABOUT YOU.
PENNY MURPHY AND THE CIRCUIT COURT CLERK'S OFFICE (Dandridge, TN)
We are so sad to hear of Wilma's passing. She was a very special person. Out thoughts and prayers are with you all. We love you. May you be blessed with God's peace and comfort.
Laura, Sandra and Nicholas (Rockwood, TN)
Sheila & family: I am saddened by this news. You are in my thoughts & prayers. Lean on you faith, of which I know is strong, during this trying time. It is so wonderful reading about her involvement in the church. Most of all, it is precious that she knew Jesus. She will receive her reward for the hard work she did here helping others come to know Jesus, & for the care she gave her family & friends. I love & miss you. I am truly blessed by knowing you. Lots of hugs & kisses my faithful friend. God love & comfort your precious heart. 'lw'
Kristi Burnette (Washburn, TN)
Dear Harold and Ann,
Harold, I just learned of your mother's passing as I just checked my email. I returned from TN on Tues. night. I know you will miss her as I miss my mother who passed away several years ago May the Lord bless you and your family as you go through the coming days and nights.
It was so nice to see you at the reunion and I appreciate so much you walking me over to have our class picture taken. You and Johnny were two of the nicest guys in our class and I will never forget the two of you. Take care!
Norma Jean (McCulley) (Brown) Newman (Long Beach, CA)
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