She married at age 15 to Billy Tidwell, and their romance continued throughout their lives. She worked at Kingwood Daycare for eight years in the nursery.
She was a member of Fountain of Life Church of God since 2004. She was a doting grandmother and great-grandmother.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Margaret Johnson Jaynes; and grandson, William Alexander Taylor.
Left to treasure her memory is her husband of 46 years, Billy Tidwell; children, William Tidwell, Jennifer Tidwell Clark, and Michael Brent Taylor; grandchildren, William "J. T." Tidwell (Brittany) and Billy Earl Tidwell (Kelsie); a host of great-grandchildren; and nieces, Christy Leanne, Renee, and Tina.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to Shriner's Hospital for Children through the family or online.