Angela L. Taylor

Angela Taylor Obituary

RALEIGH, N.C. - Angela L. Taylor went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2009, at Duke University Hospital in Durham, N.C.
She was the eldest daughter of the late Bishop William H. Taylor Sr. and Mrs. Edith L. Taylor.
She was a graduate of Hampton High School and Hampton Institute (Hampton University). Angela was a Technical Writer for IBM and other companies and a member of several organizations including Romance Writers of America. She built a network around her three 'loves', the Lord, family and friends.
Angela is survived by her mother, Edith L. Taylor; three sisters, Sherita Webb (Pastor Henry), Pastor Pamela Holley (Pastor B. Holley) and Loretta Taylor; two brothers, William H. Taylor Jr. and Ivan Taylor (Princess); and a host of other family and friends.
A viewing will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2, 2009, at the funeral home with the family receiving friends from 6 to 7 p.m. A homegoing service will be held 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009, at Nickelson-Cummings Funeral Chapel.
The Taylor family is receiving services of comfort at Nickelson-Cummings Funeral Home, 4304 Victoria Blvd., Hampton, (757) 728-0122. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.

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Published by Daily Press from Nov. 1 to Nov. 2, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Angela Taylor

14 Entries

Dana Plair

November 17, 2009

I met sister Angela at King's Park International Church in Monday night Bible Study only a few months ago and I came to look forward to seeing her at our Wednesday night prayer meetings. It was at an all night prayer meeting that I really got to know her and share in prayer with her.

As she prayed for me, I was so moved by her discerning spirit. With careful detail, she gently prayed to God on my behalf and with full faith. I am grateful I had the chance to observe her strength. I praise God for the blessing of meeting Angela. May her family be comforted and blessed beyond measure. Amen.

Judy Durham

November 9, 2009

To the Taylor Family,

I join with the many others who greatly miss Angela's presence among us. May God grant you great peace and joy in the knowledge that you will be together again in all of eternity. I join with her in praying for all of her family and friends so that we too may rejoice together in heaven with Angela.

We became friends at the Calvary PCA Alpha series in Raleigh. She lived across the street and came over to see what was going on. She added so much to our fellowship & was always thinking of new ways to spread the gospel through the Alpha Outreach.

After Sunday night services we continued our conversations at Starbuck's sipping our Green Tea until long after they closed. That's when Angela really shared her love for her family, her friends and her faith. She is greatly missed.

She was always spreading leads to job seekers and others sending the gospel message along too. She even shared her leads with my daughter, also a Tech Writer dependent on contracts and potential competition for Angela.

She didn't complain about her job situation, she prayed about it and went beyond herself to help the many others in her life. That included time, energy, food & basic necessities. She was always thinking of ways to help others.

She has been an inspiration to many and especially to me.

Omanma Adighibe

November 6, 2009

I came to know Angela when I joined the Monday Night Bible Study group at Kings park International Church, She had the heart of Christ and walked like Christ did. She labored in prayer for many, and I saw her take and be a mother- like figure to some young people. It is an honor to have known her. She left a great legacy. She will truly be missed.
Omanma Adighibe (England, UK)

Victor Guess

November 6, 2009

Dear Taylor Family,

Angelea and I met before she moved to North Carolina. I have read the other guest book entries and the common thread is that all of us thought of Angela as a kind, decent, honorable, respectful, and trustworthy person. Angela was a good listener. She always wanted to hear what others had to say, and afterwards she always had something positive to add to the conversation. Everyone enjoyed her sense of humor. She loved sharing and discussing the many post cards that she received from her freinds, especially all the wonderful post cards from her previous officemate and buddy Powell Phillips. Sweet gentle Angela did not have a rude or mean bone in her body, and she was great fun when you joked around with her. She often spoke of family members with great pride, and shared many personal stories with me. We're still shocked over this. She will be missed, but she will not be forgotten.

Powell and Bobbie Phillips

November 5, 2009

Dear Taylor Family,

Angela and I shared an office when we were both contracting with IBM in Raleigh. Angela was a dear friend, and my wife Bobbie and I will truly miss her.

Words cannot fully express our deepest sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Benita Porter

November 3, 2009

Dear Taylor Family,

Angela and I were pen pals for years. We became like cousins to one another. When Pamela's letter arrived today, the sad news that I had already begun to sense was confirmed.

Although Angela and I never met in this life, it is my firm belief and greatest hope that we will meet and walk together on God's paradise earth. (Revelation 21:1-4)

May the God of all comfort be with you, dear family.

Love,

November 3, 2009

Angela started coming to the Ladies Bible Study at Kings Park International Church this past June.Since then we grew to Love her so much!She was a prayer warrior and prayed constantly for her family and friends.We miss her already and are so thankful the Lord sent her to us in the last days of her life on earth.
With sympathy and Love,
Cyndi Croom Bible Study Leader,KPIC

LuEllen Conti

November 3, 2009

To Renee and the entire Taylor family
Please accept my deepest condolences. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Debra Reid

November 3, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Stephanie Woodfork, Howard University

November 2, 2009

Dear Renee and the Taylor Family,

I offer my condolences to you all in this season of your lives. God tells us that "Blessed are those who mourn for they will be comforted" Matthew 5:4 (NIV)

Keeping you all close in prayer because God's love comforts.

Jeff Werth

November 2, 2009

Angela’s family and friends – I know we all share a sense of loss with Angela’s passing. I really enjoyed working and laughing with her. She had a terrific sense of humor and a great work ethic. I will miss our conversations that ranged from work and family, to current events and Star Trek. She was the kind of person that renewed my faith in people and heaven.

Karen Donofrio Staros

November 2, 2009

To the wonderful Taylor Family,

How do I know you are wonderful? Because Angela said so a million times. How she loved you all.

We met over 20 years ago when we were both technical writers at IBM in Boca Raton, FL. We both were into Star Trek, The Young & The Restless, & mystery novels, among other interests.

When IBM relocated to Raleigh, we continued to stay in touch. I don't know how she found the time to be so caring to so many people! But she found the hours in the day to tell the stories of her family & their accomplishments, to write of her pen pals, her church activities, her career, & so many other things. She often sent me books, letters, or clippings of newspaper articles she thought I would enjoy.

Her loss is a loss to us all. To the world, really. Because she was such a positive force. I will miss her so much, & think of her every day. No one can take her place.

I know that her family will miss her most of all. May you all find comfort in your faith & in each other in this hour of sorrow.

Ellen L. Early

November 1, 2009

Dearest Renee and Taylor Family,

I would like to share my condolences on the loss of your beloved sister, Angela. Having had the chance to read her obituary, it is readily apparent that all of us have loss someone truly special. Knowing that she and your father are in heaven together must provide a sense of peace as you process the passing of your sister. Please know that I am keeping you and your family in prayer to provide you the strength during this time. Much love and support, Ellen

Colette Chamberlain

November 1, 2009

Dearest Taylor family. I am so very sorry for your loss. Angela was one of my dearest and closest friends whom I have known for 20 plus years. She was an inspiration to me and helped me regain my faith when it wavered. She listened to me and was always there for me. Never a day gone by when she didn't ask about family, my grand children or work. She was a good person and I pray I was a good friend to her as well. If I may, I would like to share how me met. Angela intended to make an impression for our first meeting, and she did. I will never forget it.

I first began writing to Angela when I found her name in a penpal friendship book. Out of all the names, hers just jumped out at me. We wrote frequently, called on the phone and sent the other silly little things. A few years into our friendship Angela called me to tell me she was working in Florida and staying at a friends house. But there was going to be a Star Trek convention in town. (Every one who knows Angela knew she was a Trekkie all the way!)

Angela asked me if I would like to meet her there. She was so anxious to meet me and wanted me to see what went on during a Trekkie convention. (I had never been to one) So I told her yes! I so wanted to meet her. She was such an awesome person!

I arrived at the hotel and went to the front desk to announce my arrival and have someone page Angela. I was so stunned by the costumes the people were wearing, but I found them wonderful! I had no idea people did this!

Moments later I was surrounded by 4 armed guards...KLINGONS! I admit, I was a little frightened, they were so forceful! They hand cuffed me, adding a chain that led to the leader. They spoke some strange language as they pushed through the crowd, keeping me in the center of them. They took me to the elevator and up we went. I felt so small against their size.

As the elevator doors opened, there stood Angela, with a bright smile spread across her face! She had set up the exciting meeting just for me! As we hugged, she asked me if I would ever forget our first meeting. No I never will. That was the most special meeting I have ever had and I thank God that he brought Angela and I together. She was and always will be my dearest friend and I know one day, we will walk together again.

Thank you dear family for letting me share one of my most treasured moments. Angela may be gone in body, but she will be with us in spirit, always. My prayers are with you.

Sincerely
Colette Chamberlain

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