Bessie L. Taylor

Bessie L. Davis Taylor departed this life on Thursday, November 12, 2015. She was born April 25, 1930 to the late Month of May and Sgt. William L. Davis who were part of the Cherokee Indian tribe. Bessie was an only child and was taught the value of life through blessings of God, love, sharing, compassion, and helping others.

Her door was always open, and she would often be found with the telephone was ringing, giving medical advice, praying with others, helping those in need, writing letters, and counseling even her own doctors on how to treat her illness. In asking how she felt she replied, “I have no time for sicknesses, I have work to be done.”

Bessie leaves behind to cherish her memories her devoted husband, TSgt Frank H. Taylor, Sr.; son, Michael L. Taylor (Rose) of Hampton; twin daughters, Jackie Folks (Supreme) of New York City and Geraldine Taylor of Far Rockaway, New York; daughter, Janet Pyatt (Joseph) of Hampton; son, Lawrence Taylor of Hampton; son, Frank H. Taylor, Jr. of Georgia; nineteen grandchildren; thirty-four great-grandchildren; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Peggy and Leon Randolph of Jacksonville, Florida; and a host of other relatives and friends.

A celebration of Bessie’s life will be held at noon on Tuesday, November 17, 2015 at Bethel Temple Church, 1705 Todds Lane, in Hampton, officiated by Pastor Glenn Reynolds. Inurnment will be at a later date in Arlington National Cemetery.

A knock upon the door it came

With a sweet voice calling her name

Well done, my good and faithful servant

It’s time to start your heavenly job

And view the stars above thee

That shine one by one

Into the city of her dreams

The face of her dear Mother, kindly beams

Upon her now

Compassion of her childhood, who shared

Those sunny dreams

O’ Blessed host of Angels, which now by

Faith she sees

Come hear her weary spirit, across the stormy sea

We hear the joy of peace, as she enters

The city of her dreams

Always in our hearts and minds for her love in everlasting.

Done in Sorrow – The Family