Obituary for Frances Steffey Taylor Mrs. Frances Steffey Taylor, age 91, of Elizabethton, passed away on Sunday, December, 30, 2018 at Ivy Hall Nursing Home. Mrs. Taylor was born in Grossclose, VA. She was a member of First Christian Church of Elizabethton and was the daughter of the late Irvin and Minnie Myrtle Horne Steffey.
In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her Husband, John Henry Taylor, 5 brothers, David Steffey, Garnett Steffey, Ralph Steffey, Ivan Dean Steffey and Roy Steffey; 4 sisters, Gladys Colbaugh, Ruby Steffey, Inez Fortuanato and Mable Virginia Crowe; 1 infant grandson, Michael Lynn Woods. Mrs. Taylor was previously employed at Kennametal, Bemberg Corporation and at North American Rayon Corporation. She loved to be outdoors and enjoyed working in her garden, and especially spending time with her family.
Those left to cherish her memory include, a daughter, Pat Woods and her husband Gary, of Elizabethton; three grandchildren, Nathan Taylor Woods and his wife Jennifer, Vanessa Mink and her husband Lucas, Veronica Stout and her husband Eric, all of Elizabethton; eight great grandchildren, a special nephew, Joseph Harvey Crowe, of Elizabethton; a special sister-in-law, Florine Taylor, of Telford; a special friend, Chris Dotterwich, of Johnson City; several other nieces, nephews and cousins also survive. Receiving of friends will be held in the Riverside Chapel at Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton on Tuesday, January, 01 , 2019 from 2:00 PM until 3:00 PM followed by a Celebration of Life service at 3:00 PM conducted by Mr. John H. Smith, minister. Music will be provided by Tony Rominger, Scott Reynolds and Mary Smith.
Friends may also call at the residence of her daughter Pat Woods at any time. The graveside service will be held on Wednesday, January 2, 2019 at 11:00 AM, at Happy Valley Memorial Park, with Dr. David Mills officiating. Active pallbearers will be as follows; Butch Taylor, Joseph Harvey Crowe, Nathan Woods, Lucas Mink, Eric Stout, Bodhi Mink and Keats Mink.
Those wishing to attend the graveside service are asked to meet at the funeral home at 10:15 AM on Wednesday, January 2, 2019 to go in procession to the cemetery. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of Ivy Hall Nursing Home, Amedisys Hospice, Alan Forbush, MD, Dr. Ahmed Kahn, Dr. Victoria Shankle, Kami Meade, FNP for all the loving care shown to Mrs. Taylor. Those who prefer memorials in lieu of flowers may make donations to First Christian Church, 513 Hattie Ave, Elizabethton, TN 37643.
Online condolences may be shared with the family on our website,www. tetrickfuneralhome.com. Mrs. Taylor and her family are in the care of Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton, office 423-542-2232, service line information 423-543-4917.
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3:00 PM Tetrick Funeral Home – Elizabethton 211 North Riverside Drive Elizabethton, TN, US, 37644 email@tetrickfuneralhome.com Graveside Service and Interment JAN 2. 11:00 AM Happy Valley Memorial Park 2708 Elizabethton Hwy. Johnson City, TN, US, 37601 Order Flowers for the Graveside Service and Interment Guaranteed delivery before Frances’ Graveside Service and Interment begins.
Cemetery Details Happy Valley Memorial Park 2708 Elizabethton Hwy.
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