Lila was born January 15, 1928 in Dillon, SC, the 13th child of Cherry Melinda and John Tolen Moody. In high school she played on the girls’ basketball team. She enjoyed working at Celanese Corp. in Charlotte for 37 years. She was a member of Weddington Methodist Church, where she helped organize the prayer shawl ministry and was active in women’s circles. Lila was artistic and enjoyed painting, handwork and cake decorating.
She is survived by her son Robert Taylor (wife Jane), grandchildren Scott Taylor, Courtney Lindley (Daniel), Jesse & Truly Pasek; great grandchildren Zachary & Reese Taylor, Savannah & Scarlett Lindley. Lila was preceded in death by her son Richard Taylor, Jr. and grandson John Taylor; Husbands Richard Taylor, Sr., Lenny Pasek & Redd Garrett.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, January 15th at 10 am at Weddington United Methodist Church, 13901 Providence Rd., followed by a reception in the church fellowship hall. Please wear a mask.
In lieu of flowers, Lila would have been pleased with memorials made to Epilepsy Foundation, P.O. Box 96546, Washington, DC 20077-7222; Holy Angels, P.O. Box 710, Belmont, NC 28012-0710; or Humane Society of Charlotte, 2700 Toomey Ave., Charlotte 28203.
Lila’s family is most appreciative of the compassionate care she received from the staff of Matthews Glen, where she lived for the last 9 years.
