Ethel "Colleen" Taylor

Colleen was married to Jim, her partner in life, for 71 years. Colleen and Jim were loyal fans of The University of Tennessee. In the fall they made road trips to Knoxville and away games for 37 years. A highlight, was their trip to Tempe, Arizona, to enjoy watching the Vols win the national championship. They had “G” on one foot and “O” on the other. Winters were spent walking the beach in Destin, Florida. Colleen was a homemaker and worked briefly as an office secretary and admissions clerk at St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee. She enjoyed cooking and trying new recipes, “most” of which were well received. Her chocolate pies were perfection. Colleen could shop till she dropped and enjoyed lunches with dear friends. She loved country music. Rocky Top and the Tennessee Waltz were her favorite songs. Most importantly, she taught us to love and to be loved by the way she lived her life. In her eyes love of family always came first. Colleen will be greatly missed by her two adored daughters and their spouses, Linda Baldini (Butch) of Flint, Michigan and Jimmie Kay Sawyer (Gary) of Charleston, SC. She was “Gigi” to her six grandchildren, Carrie Gum (Charlie) of Midland, Michigan, Kelly Teague (Rob) of Charleston, SC, David Baldini of Flint, Michicgan, Kolleen Sawyer (Brad) of Charleston, SC, Dean Sawyer (Stephen) of Savannah, Georgia and Kerry Schutz (Harcourt) of Guilford, CT. She cherished her nine great grandchildren, Justin, Alyssa, Nick, Alexa, Taylor, Lillie, Ike, Graycen and Legare. Colleen, widow of James W. Taylor, Jr., passed away October 30, 2013. She resided at The Palms in Mt. Pleasant, SC. She was born October 11, 1920, in Pleasant Point, Tennessee to W.O. and Phenomia Bassham. She is survived by her dear sisters, Lolitta Nutley and Lochiel Thompson, nieces, nephews and special friends. A visitation will be held on Saturday, November 9, 2013 at Neal Funeral Home in Lawrenceburg, TN at 10 o’clock AM until 10:45 AM. Graveside service will follow. In lieu of flowers please send donations in her name to Hospice of Charleston, Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina. A memorial message may be written to the family by visiting our website at www.jamesadyal.com. LOCAL ARRANGEMENTS BY JAMES A. DYAL FUNERAL HOME, 303 S. MAIN STREET, SUMMERVILLE, SC 29483 (843) 873-4040.

Ethel "Colleen" Taylor

October 11, 1920 - October 30, 2013