Patricia Kay Taylor of Lake Wylie, SC passed away on Saturday, January 27, 2024, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia, NC. She was 79 years old.
Patty was born on 10-25-1944 to the late Thomas and Ruby Jones in Gastonia, NC. The family soon moved to Cleveland, Ohio where she met the love of her life.
She was married to the late Ray Douglas Taylor for over 50 years. After her husband had a stroke, she was truly an example of a faithful spouse. She took her vows seriously and loved and cared for Doug for over 17 years. After they retired, they moved to a beautiful mountain top home in Cambridge, Ohio with over 30 acres. They loved living in their home and planning for the next big adventure.
After Doug’s passing, she relocated to the Lake Wylie area to be close to her sister, and soon made many close friends by going to church and growth group, where she was loved by many!
Patty was employed by AT&T for over 40 years and loved her working years. She had received several awards for never missing a day of work in a year! She also received many accolades for her knowledge and expertise. She still kept in contact with her co-workers from her time at AT&T.
Her hobbies included creating beautiful flower arrangements, reading, and decorating her home and most of all shopping with her sister!!!
We know that she loved Jesus and was faithful to study her Bible. She knew Jesus as her personal Savior, and she is rejoicing with Him today.
Patty is survived by her sister and best friend, Jeanne Morgan (Ray) Shelby, NC. Neice Shelly Norman (Ben) Jacksonville, Florida, Nephew Austin Morgan (Abbie) of Roberts, Montana. Great nephews and nieces Max, Garrett, Graham, Brooke Morgan, (Montana) Taylor Norman (Florida). Sister-in-law, Gayle Sherrod (Tom) Alabama, Brother-in-law Bruce Taylor, plus many nephews and friends in Alabama.
The visitation will be 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Friday, February 02, 2024 at Spry Memorial Chapel. Service will be 11:00 am, Friday, February 2, 2024, at Spry Memorial Chapel, 907 South Jackson Avenue, Russellville, Alabama 35653. The burial will be at Dempsey Cemetery. Thank you to McLean Funeral Home of Gastonia, NC for all their help.
Memorials can be made to Parkwood Baptist Church, 1729 E Garrison Blvd., Gastonia, NC 28054.
McLean Funeral Directors of Gastonia assisted the family with local arrangements. Spry Memorial Chapel assisted the family with the Alabama arrangements.
