Saturday, January 26, 2013

Living Life by Bonnie L. Mohr


Life is not a race - but indeed a journey. Be Honest. Work hard. Be choosy. Say "thank you", "I love you", and "great job" to someone each day. Go to church, take time for prayer. The Lord giveth and the Lord taketh. Let your handshake mean more than pen and paper. Love your life and what you've been given, it is not accidental - search for your purpose and do it as best you can. Dreaming does matter. It allows you to become that which you aspire to be. Laugh often. Appreciate the little things in life and enjoy them. Some of the best things really are free. Do not worry, less wrinkles are more becoming. Forgive, it frees the soul. Take time for yourself - plan for longevity. Recognize the special people you've been blessed to know. Live for today, enjoy the moment."

Elizabeth Kay Taylor


Elizabeth Kay Taylor, 57, of Charleston, passed away January 22, 2013, at CAMC Memorial Hospital, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Elizabeth was a 1973 graduate of Stonewall Jackson High School and graduated from Marshall University. Elizabeth taught French and English for 36 years. She began her career at Gauley Bridge High School in Fayette County and was there for 19 years before moving to Valley High School in Fayette County. For the last seven years she was a teacher at Sissonville High School in Kanawha County. Elizabeth was a very dedicated teacher and special friend to her fellow teachers and students.

Elizabeth has been a member of Ruffner Memorial Presbyterian Church from a young age and has been active with Bluestone Conference Center for many years. Bluestone was a very special place for Elizabeth.

Elizabeth was preceded in death by her loving parents, Mr. Robert L. Taylor and Mrs. Beulah Kinser Taylor.

She is survived by her brother, Irvin Steven Taylor; sister and brother-in-law, Tammie Taylor VanBrocklin and Scott D. VanBrocklin; and the joy of her life, her niece, Ashley Elizabeth Danielle VanBrocklin, whom she cherished with all her heart; she enjoyed being a wonderful and loving aunt to Ashley. Elizabeth is also survived by one aunt, Bonnie Kinser Boggess; many cousins; and a host of friends. Elizabeth was a loving and caring daughter, sister, aunt and friend. Special thanks to all those who have cared for and assisted Elizabeth over the past year and especially during her hospital stay.

Arrangements are being provided by Barlow-Bonsall Funeral Home, Charleston. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, January 25, at Barlow-Bonsall Funeral Home.

The funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, January 26, at Ruffner Memorial Presbyterian Church, corner of Greenbrier and Quarrier streets, Charleston. Burial will follow in Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens. The Rev. Amy Parker and the Rev. Bill Brown will be officiating.

Friday, January 25, 2013

Teacher Touching Lives





Lost a good friend this week to a long, hard battle of cancer. She and I went to college together at Marshall. She was also a teacher. I will miss her dearly. While she was in the hospital, I met many of her former students who worked at the hospital. They would stop in to see her and tell of how she had touched their lives. It was awesome to see them and to hear all their stories.