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."
Saturday, January 26, 2013
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.
Monday, December 31, 2012
God Bless You, Lauren Elizabeth Swan

Lauren Elizabeth Swann, 13, of Charleston went home to be with Jesus Sunday, December 23, 2012 at Cabell Huntington Hospital ER.
She was a member of Ivydale Baptist Church, where she was saved and baptized, and was an 8th grade student at South Charleston Middle School. Lauren was known for her long dark hair, her big blue eyes, and a very caring and giving spirit which was demonstrated by her last act of being an organ donor.
She is survived by her family, whom she dearly loved, Mother and stepfather, Kelly and Bobby Barron; father and stepmother, Jeff and Chrisse Swann; brothers, Landon and Bryson Swann; stepsister and brother, Jasmine and Jacob Bartholomew; grandparents, Delbert and Paulette Huffman, John and Sharon Barron, Greg and Marci Swann and Ronnie and Carol Robinson; great grandparents, Paul and Doris Hudson, Elizabeth “Libby” Huffman and Lewis and Nancy Swann; uncles and aunts, Tony (Johna) Huffman, Scott (Missy) Swann, Chris (Jamie) Swann, Josh (Cara) Swann, John (Alice) Barron, Sondi (Brad) Sutton, Nicky Hutchinson and Sarah Goheen. Honorary Uncle Al James; cousins Luke and Olivia Huffman, Ty and Hailey Swann, Jacob Barron and Ashly Hardin; and special friend, Hailey Lemon.
Service will be 1:00 pm Friday, December 28, 2012 at Oakwood Baptist Church, 855 Oakwood Road, Charleston, with Pastor Basil Hudson officiating. Burial will follow in French Cemetery on Berry Hills Drive in Charleston. Family and Friends will gather from 6 to 8 pm Thursday evening at the church.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to the Lauren Swann Memorial Fund, c/o Ivydale Baptist Church, 1859 Middle Fork Drive, Charleston, WV 25314.
Working Hard to Catch Up!!
This has been an extremely trying year. With the internet being down and our server crashing four times, the students are far, far behind. They are working hard to catch up. However, we have a long way to go. No matter how far behind we are, we are still learning new things.
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