Elizabeth Ann Taylor
January 24, 1944 ~ January 16, 2018
Resided in:
Leicester, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
Elizabeth Ann Rice Taylor, 73, of Leicester, died Tuesday, January 16, 2018 at the CarePartners Solace Center.
A native of Henderson Co., Elizabeth was a daughter of the late Rev. Claude Rice, Sr. and Marguerite Howard Rice. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Eugene Taylor.
Mrs. Taylor was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church.
Surviving are her daughter, Anita Rice Metcalf (Eddie Bussard); step-daughters, Melody Eppler (Dwayne), and Michelle Berry (Sonny); step-sons, Mike Taylor (Lisa) and Eddy Taylor (Revonda); 12 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and sister-in-law, Karen Rice.
Graveside services for Mrs. Taylor will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday at Macedonia Baptist Church in Alexander, with the Rev. Van Williams officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the CarePartners Solace Center, PO Box 25338, Asheville, NC 28813.
Groce Funeral Home on Patton Ave. is assisting the family.
Anita,
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I know that you will miss her dearly, but she is not suffering now. I am here if you need to anything.
We are praying for all the family! May God give each one the Comfort and Peace to sustain you during this time! Love to you all!❤️❤️❤️
Anita and Chelsea,
We know that your hearts are broken from the loss of your mom and Nana, but we also know that you know where she is and that you will see her again one day. You both are in our thoughts and prayers during this time of loss. May God bless and keep you both, and may you feel His peace and comfort in the coming days and weeks.
Love,
Cathe and Michael Rosenfeldt
Mrs. Taylor although I did not know you I felt as if I did. Your daughter Anita
is a very special lady to me. I have memories and stories from her of what a
Wonderful mother and grandmother you were. My heart breaks for your family in this time of sorrow however, I know you are at peace and not suffering anymore. You are with God and are his Angel. Heaven has gained a very special lady. May you rest peacefully and know that your family loved you very much!
Sorry your loss. Will keep you in my prayers.
Eddy and entire Taylor family we send our sympathy and prayers.
So sorry for your loss. In my prayers.
Melody, keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers
prayer for you in your loss
We loved Lib so very much. She will be missed by so many people. She made it safely home to never suffer again. One-day we will all be together forever more what a day that will be
Melody and Michelle we will be praying for you and your family. I love you.
Michelle, our prayers are with you and your family. You hold a special place in my heart. Your life and teaching is an inspiration to me.
I am so sorry to hear of Lib’s passing. I worked with her at Kmart. Praying for your family.
Prayers for the entire family of Mrs Taylor.
We are so sorry for your loss. Libby was a special woman, and she will be missed! But praise God, her battle is over, and she can now be at peace with Jesus. And…you will see her again! We’re praying for you…
I’m so sorry for your loss. I know you have lots of wonderful memories of her. She’ll be with you always.