Phyllis Ann Taylor

Phyllis Ann Wells Taylor, 69, of Charleston and formerly of Canton, North Carolina, passed away at her home on Monday, May 21, 2007. She lived in Charleston for 51 ½ years. She was a member of Council Baptist Church for 40 years. She was a member and officer of Calhoun Chapter # 187 Order of Eastern Star over 30 years. She retired from CPQ, Pro Image in 1999. She devoted her life as a great wife, mother and mother-in-law. She well earned the title of being a wonderful grandmother. She will be missed by all who knew her. She was preceded in death by parents Reverend Raymond and Ovialle Wells; brothers Herschell and Tommy Wells; sisters Marie Smith, Grace and brother-in-law, Jay McElrath, Rosalee and Bill Franklin and brothers-in-law Paul Davis, Buck Thompson and Louis Hamby. Survivors include husband, Paul Taylor; son and daughter-in-law, Ernie and Sherrie Taylor of Charleston; grandchildren: Christin Taylor, Lindsey and husband Matt Crackel also of Charleston; two very special great-grandchildren: Titus Torbett and Kailyn Crackel; sister, Maxine Thompson; sister-in-law, Reba Wells and brother-in-law, M.L. Smith all of Charleston; she is also survived by a host of nephews, nieces and dear friends. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday in the chapel of Ralph Buckner Funeral Home with Reverend Keith Watson and Miles Howard officiating. Interment will follow in Benton Memorial Gardens with a white dove release ceremony concluding the service. The family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home with a memorial service conducted by the Calhoun Chapter # 1870. Eastern Star following the visitation. We invite you to send a message of condolence and view the Taylor family guestbook at www.ralphbuckner.com.