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Taylor, Grace Elizabeth Woodall "Betty" 86, longtime resident of Gainesville, died Monday, May 13, 2013 at her home, following a long illness. Mrs. Taylor was born June 14, 1926 in Butler, New Jersey to the late Frank E. and Grace Carlyon Woodall. She earned her M.A. in Library Science from the Florida State College for Women in 1950 and then began work at the University of Florida Libraries. She transferred to the College of Law in 1956. While working as a librarian, she attended the college as a part-time law student, beginning in 1950, and graduated in 1962 with a Juris Doctor and accepted the position of Head Law Librarian. During her service to the College of Law from 1950 until 2003, she served as Director of the Legal Information Center, Clarence J. TeSelle Professsor of Law and Acting Dean of the College of Law. Professor Taylor was one of the most influential female forces on campus and one of the foremost authorities on computer-based legal research and instruction. She was considered a trail blazer and futurist as she was a major force in bringing the Law School into the computer age. She was among the first tenured female members of the law faculty, and the first female to hold an endowed Professorship at the University of Florida; she had been President of UF's Chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, a member of Beta Phi Mu, Phi Delta Delta, and Florida Blue Key. Professor Taylor had received the Marian Gould Gallagher Distinguished Service Award, the highest honor in law librarianship. In 1979 she was preceded in death by her husband of 27 years, the late Edwin S. Taylor a prominent Gainesville attorney, whom she met while in law school, and by a sister, Rosalie W. Hine. She is survived by two daughters, Carol Taylor Franco, of Plantation, FL, and Nancy Taylor Filer, of Gainesville; brother-in-law, Kiplinger Hine, of Lusby, MD; five grandchildren, Antonio (Lorena) Crespo, Daniel (Marina) Crespo, Brittany Filer, Delano Filer, and Evan Franco, three great grandchildren, Angelique Crespo, Braiden Crespo, and Daniel Del Valle, and her 16 year old cat "Fluffy". Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, May 18, 2013 at 2:00 P. M., in the Chapel of WILLIAMS-THOMAS FUNERAL HOME WESTAREA, 823 NW 143rd Street. The family will receive friends for one half hour prior to the services, beginning at 1:30 P. M., and there will be a reception following the service. Interment will then follow in Countryside Cemetery. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION WILLIAMS-THOMAS WESTAREA (352) 376-7556
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I think of Betty often when walking through the University of Florida Levin College of Law library. There are so many things that remind me of her when she was the Director of the Legal Information Center (LIC). It's hard to believe she has been gone nearly a decade. She would be so proud of what the LIC has become and the diversity of the student body and faculty of the law school.
Victoria A. Redd
Work
May 10, 2022
Nancy, Brit and family, you have the condolences of the Miller family. Your mom was a fantastic neighbor, and a great person. I always enjoyed talking to her and she was so nice to our kids. We will miss her. That end of the street just isn't what it used to be. Matt, Lydia, Lexie, Eli, and Xylie Miller
Matt Miller
May 27, 2013
Dear Nancy and Carol and family,
i am so sorry t hear about the passing of your mom. I remember her as a very inteligent and kind woman and a wonderful mom. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Tecla Myrick
May 26, 2013
Nancy,
Your Mom was a wonderful woman that we so enjoyed over the years. You did an awesome job caring for her. We will all miss her.
Richard and Susan King
May 19, 2013
Although I only met Betty on one occasion I was touched by the bright light she was in this world. She raised one of the finest women I know and love. Nancy you will see her again! I have no doubt! Much love.
Katie gleason
May 18, 2013
My mommy and I have spent the last 6 years taking care of grandma. It has been so hard these past few days. We were with her when she passed. She is with God now. No more pain, no more confusion, no more worrying. Thank u all for ur kind words, it means so much to us. I love and miss u grandma.
Brit Filer
May 17, 2013
Nancy and Carol and Family,
Your Mom was a great woman -- a legend at UF College of Law. She was tremendously kind to me when I joined the faculty in 1990, and was always available to be a friend and mentor. She has been missed since her retirement. I wish you comfort in knowing that your Mom, in addition to what she accomplished as a wife and mother, was a groundbreaker in legal academia for women.
Please accept my condolences.
Mike Seigel
May 17, 2013
There are no goodbyes for us.
Wherever you are, you will always be in our hearts,thank you for being such a amazing woman and grandmother, We will forever miss you.
Words seem inadequate to express the sorrow felt by the loss of Gma Betty. My heart is with all the family.
Jeanine Correa & Angelique Crespo
May 17, 2013
Nancy,Carol and Families, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your Mother, a wonderful woman whom I worked with for at least 25 years. She truly enjoyed the work that she did and certainly had an illustrious career. She will be well remember by so many. You will be in my prayers.
Mary Driggers
May 16, 2013
Nancy, our deepest sympathies to you and your family. You are in our prayers and our hearts.
Jim & Kathy Day
May 16, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss. I worked with Mrs. Taylor when I first came to the law school back in 2001. She was truly a terrific and caring person. My prayers will be with the family.
Victoria A. Redd
May 16, 2013
It can be so hard to face the first year without your loved one, but the love of family and friends can carry you through.
Janet Williams
May 16, 2013
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