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.