Frances Louise Taylor answered the call of the Master and entered into eternal rest on Saturday, October 24, 2026.
Frances was born in Winchester, Tennessee, on February 27, 1953, to the late Annie Ola and J. B. Taylor. She was a graduate of FCHS, where she was a cheerleader for all sports. She was employed by Shaw Industries as a machine operator, then a supervisor until retirement. A faithful member of Mt. Olive P.B. Church, Hunt Street, where she served as an usher, Frances also served as treasurer of the FC NAACP.
Frances was preceded in death by her only son, Stacy Lynn Taylor; brothers, Floyd and J. B. “Skip” Taylor; sister, Gloria Taylor; and niece, Wlaytana Taylor.
She leaves to cherish her memories her loving daughter, Tatasna Taylor; four grandsons, Grady Fitzgerald Battles, Jordan Taylor, Tyler and Jamal Blackwell; two great-grandchildren, Hayizer and Hayden Blackwell; two brothers, Randy and Wallace (Ethel) Taylor; best friends, Delores Taylor and Jody Simmons; many nieces and nephews; and a host of other relatives and friends.
A visitation will be held on Friday, October 30, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Mt. Olive Primitive Baptist Church. The funeral service will follow at 12:00 p.m. Interment will follow at Watson Memorial Park.
