Erma W. Taylor

Mrs. Erma Wood Taylor, 49, of 1934 Bishop St., Petersburg, Va., entered eternal rest on Tuesday, June 16, 200,9 at her residence.

Born in Emporia, Va., on Sept. 25, 1959, she was the daughter of George and Annie Wood. She was a graduate from Petersburg High School, class of 1978.

In her early years, she attended Holy City Church in Emporia, Va.

She was a member of the Majestic Temple #109 and Unity Counsel.

Erma loved baby sitting, dancing, singing and enjoying her escort position with the Majestic Temple 109 until her eternal rest.

Our mother, daughter, sister, and friend has gone to a better place on high. We are very sad at this time, but we know for sure we will meet soon one day.

Mrs. Taylor leaves to cherish her memories, a son, Antonio Wood of Petersburg, Va.; her parents, George and Annie Wood of Petersburg, Va.; sister, Theresa Richardson of Colonial Heights, Va.; brothers, Kenneth Wood, Anthony Wood, David Wood, all of Petersburg, Steve (Audrey) Wood of Dinwiddie, Va., and Maurice (Lisa) of Chester, Va.; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 20, 2009, at the Good Shepherd Baptist Church, 2223 S. Crater Road, Petersburg; the Rev. Jeffery Reaves, pastor, the Rev. Dr. Rosa S. Wynn, pastor of the New Life Ministries, eulogist. Interment to follow in the Wilkerson Memorial Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the residence and also from 6 until 7 p.m. on Friday, June 19, 2009, at the funeral establishment.

Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Mrs. Taylor online at www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com where you may view a video tribute online or at the establishment.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of the J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, Va., (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.