It is with great sadness the family of Millicent Taylor announced her passing on Thursday, April 25th, 2024, at Curtis Memorial Hospital surrounded by her family at the age of 83 years.
Our mom was the heart of our family who always put the needs of her family first. Mom never met a stranger, she loved everyone. A down to earth, kind, caring and giving person who faced every challenge head on with courage and determination.
She leaves to mourn, with many wonderful memories, her children: Jill Hoyland (John); Jeff Taylor (Shirley); Gaie Payne (Ken); and Beverly Payne (Wade). Grandchildren: Andrew (Lisa); Cheryl (Aaron); Peter; Edmund (Jessica); Jenny (Joey); Tim (Vanessa); Jason (Lisa); Natasha and Rocky.
Great Grandchildren: Alyssa; Chloe; Keyo; Marissa; Summer; Parker; Ryder; William; Matteo; Zachary; Damon; Miya; Nathan; Dravyn; and Talon. Brothers and sisters: Eileen Chambers, Calvin Parrill (Diane), Laud Parrill (Irene), Ruby Bessey (Melvin), Marilyn Parrill. Brothers and Sisters-in-laws: Carl Milley, Fayne Buggy (Joe) and Glenn Taylor (Barb) as well as nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Predeceased by her husband, Edmund Taylor; her son, Roger Taylor; her father and mother- in-law, Kenneth and Mae Taylor; biological parents, Charles Brown and Hazel (nee Manual) Parrill (Roy); adopted parents, James and Janet Diamond; brothers and sisters : Alvin Parrill, Jim Diamond (Deborah), Jessie (Norman), Beatrice (Maxwell), Gladys (Cecil), Carrie (Claude), Montique Diamond (Lena), George Diamond (Hazel), Whyman Diamond (Olive), Steward Diamond and John Diamond; brothers and sisters-in-laws: Matthew Chambers, Pearl Milley, Maude Burry (Don), and Lem Taylor.
Mom, we miss you more than words can express. You will forever be in our hearts and never forgotten. We love you so much!!
We would also like to thank the staff at Shirley’s Haven and Curtis Memorial Hospital, as well as Dr. Sarjora for all the care provided to our mom and family.
Visitation to take place from the Untied Church in Raleigh beginning the evening of Saturday, April 27, 2024 and will continue on Sunday, April 28, 2024. The funeral will take place on Monday, April 29, 2024 at 2:00 pm with Pastor Jeff Elliott officiating. Interment to follow.