Diane Grubb Taylor

The family will receive friends from 2:00 until 3:00 P.M. Tuesday, April 26, at Idlewild Baptist Church, with her funeral service to follow at 3:00 P.M. in the church sanctuary. The Rev. Keith Whitener will officiate. Interment is private.

Born April 29, 1945 in Rowan County, NC, Mrs. Taylor was a daughter of the late Sherley Robert Grubb and Lorraine Rogers Grubb. She was employed with Southern Bell as an operator until the birth of her daughter, Robin. When Robin started school, Mrs. Taylor went to work with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg School System, where she retired in 2002. She was a member of Idlewild Baptist Church. Mrs. Taylor was a fighter and a determined lady. She loved her family and they loved her. Her greatest joys were her grandsons, who affectionately called her Nana.

She is survived by her husband, Richard Eric Taylor of Matthews; her daughter, Robin Taylor Sellers, her husband, Benjamin Corbin Sellers, Sr., and their children, Benjamin Corbin Sellers, Jr. and Alexander Taylor Sellers, all of Enfield, NC; her brother, Barry “Butch” Grubb of Denver, NC; her sister, Debbie Grubb Cash and husband, Michael, of Cornelius, NC; and three nieces and one nephew.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Idlewild Baptist Church Benevolence Fund, 12701 Idlewild Road, Matthews, NC 28105.

Arrangements under the direction of McEwen Funeral Service - Mint Hill Chapel, Mint Hill, NC.