Eva Gallant Taylor

Eva Gallant Taylor obituary, Richmond, VA

Eva Gallant Taylor

Eva Taylor Obituary

Published by Bliley's Funeral Home - Staples Mill on Oct. 21, 2010.
TAYLOR, Eva Gallant, age 89, of Mechanicsville, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 19, 2010. She was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Bill Taylor; and her brother, J. Arthur Gallant, M.D. She is survived by her four children, Bonnie Sculthorpe (Doug), Craig Taylor (Connie), Pam St. Ours (Gene) and Steve Taylor; her seven grandchildren, Jeff Ferrell (Tiffany), Maggie Casstevens (Jeff), Casey Sculthorpe (Tara), Stacie Hylton (Junior), Sarah Peddle (Mike), Stephanie Mayberry (Ray) and Brandon Taylor (Megan); six great-grandchildren, James and Sean Casstevens, Leah and Wyatt Sculthorpe, Jake Ferrell and Caleb Mayberry; two sisters-in-law, Virginia Whisler and Juanita Taylor; and numerous nieces and nephews. Mrs. Taylor was retired from Thalhimers Department Store, where she enjoyed many years of choosing dresses and suits for her repeat customers. Although she missed Bill terribly, she lived independently in her own home for the remainder of her life. She still cooked and baked excellently until the end. Eva would have turned 90 on the 26th of October. The family will receive friends 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Bliley's - Staples Mill, 8510 Staples Mill Rd., where a Christian Wake will be held 7 p.m. Thursday. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10 a.m. Friday at the Catholic Church of the Redeemer. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Catholic Church of the Redeemer, 8275 Meadowbridge Rd., Mechanicsville, Va. 23116.


This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

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October 22, 2010

Ed Boyle posted to the memorial.

October 22, 2010

Marsha Thomas posted to the memorial.

October 21, 2010

Judy, Mark, & Katie Stevens posted to the memorial.

Ed Boyle

October 22, 2010

Bonnie, Craig, Pam & Steve: Our family wishes to express our sincere sympathy in the loss of your Mom. She and your Dad were great neighbors to our Dad, Bill Boyle. During the course of his recent illness your Mom continued to look after him, checking in on him and even preparing meals for him. We know your Mom greatly missed your Dad. It was reflective of her character to look after those neighbors around her, even though she herself was greiving the loss of your Dad. God bless you all in working through her loss. We know you will miss both your Mom and Dad greatly. - Mary, Bill, Ed, Mike, Ann, Bruce and John Boyle

Marsha Thomas

October 22, 2010

Eva was my friend, Nena Walker's best friend and running buddy! Everytime I've visited over the last 5-7 years - I've seen Eva and gone to church with her. I remember so vividly having a fantastic brunch with her and Bill after Bryan (Nena's Son) First Holy Communion. Her stories were interesting, funny and she was a joy to be around. My trips to Richmond will be so very different without a visit with Eva. She touched my heart with her loving kindness. Take comfort in knowing she is in Heaven with Our Father and once again sharing Happy Hour with her love, Bill. God Bless You All as you go through this difficult time.

Judy, Mark, & Katie Stevens

October 21, 2010

Our sincere sympathy to all of Eva's family. We are sorry to hear of her passing and will miss her. She was a great lady and a good friend.

Mayberry Family

October 21, 2010

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Bill Whisler

October 21, 2010

To Eva's family - we are so sorry to hear about Eva's passing. She and Bill lived a life full of love, and this continues forever in her family. She never really leaves us as long as this is true.

Our sincere sympathies,

Bill and Judy Whisler
Long Grove, Illinois

Steve & Marilyn Ennis

October 21, 2010

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

beverly darnell

October 21, 2010

my heart goes out for the family.. our brief visits were always so pleasant as she was...my grandaughter stephanie and her dad and family join me in our condolences.

Stacie & Junior Hylton

October 21, 2010

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

My dearest Nana, may you Rest In Peace. Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.

Janis Gaulding Peace

October 21, 2010

Steve, Stephanie, Caleb, and all family members: I am truly sorry about Mrs. Taylor. I found her to be very friendly and a very good cook. You can't help but to look at her face and know she lived a very happy life. She had a lot to be proud of with the four children she raised. She lived a long life which is something not many of us get to do. Don't be sad. Be glad she had the happiness she had while she was here on earth. Her life will live eternally with your Father which I'm sure is one place she most wanted to be.
With love,

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