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Sister Mattie C. TAYLOR
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Mattie TAYLOR Obituary
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
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Bri
February 10, 2010
i miss you grandma.and i wish you was here with me.??you bookie.
-your granddaughter brianna
Brianna Dowe
February 10, 2010
.days go by..and im still mising you grandma.you were a singer to richmond..but a hero to me.people knoew you as the singer...but you were my flesh and blood.that got taken away from me.*i dont wanna face it and its not february.but god knows best.i cant dwell on it too long because i will loose my mind.but i know that your love for me and my brothers were storng.and i would give anything for you to come back.please.i dont wanna question god.but i want you back!!!.but your in a better place.and i couldnt satnd to see you lay there like that.i love you grandma.and ill forever miss you.and please watch over me.**tear*
-your granddaughter brianna
Walter Robinson
December 11, 2009
I don't Mother Taylor is singing about "Rain," right now. She is in a place where there is no rain. The weather is always fair with maybe a few April showers every now and then. The rain is not falling down anymore. God rescued her from the rain.
I used to love to hear her sing "Oh, Satan the Blood of Jesus is Against You Right Now." I can't believe she is gone. Sister Jean, you are not the only one grieving over the lost of Mrs. Taylor. We are mourning with you.
Walter Robinson, Jr.
November 13, 2009
To: The Shining Lights
Please keep this group going strong. It is up to Sister Simmons and Sister Sister Selina to keep Mother Taylor's vision alive!
Walter C. Robinson, Jr.
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Walter Robinson
November 13, 2009
Mother Taylor helped to fill the void in my life with my grandmother died in 2003. She supported my dream of becoming a deacon when everyone else thought I was not ready. I will miss her!
Walter C. Robinson, Jr.
November 13, 2009
To Sister Jean and the Taylor Family:
It is with heavy hearts that we express our condolences at your loss. We truly loved Mother Mattie and enjoyed our fellowship with her and the Timothy Family on Sunday nights. She had a gift for bringing in some of the best gospel groups around and she personally had an awesome singing voice, but now she is singing with the Angels. God bless each of you and give you strength.
Pastor Larry and Evang. Dianne Neblett and God's Holy Tabernacle of Love Family
November 13, 2009
To The Family Of Sister Mattie Taylor: Another soldier of God has gone home. She was a true soldier of God always willing to help others. I will always remember the Shining Lights. They were one of my favorite gospel groups in Richmond. Always remember Love never dies. She will live on in your Hearts forever.
With LoVe, Nancy J. Broadie
Florinda Edwards
November 13, 2009
If there never been no rain in your life wait a while. The rain has fallen again on the Taylor Family. Gone home to be with the Lord. Rest in peace Auntie.
John & Marian Brooks
November 13, 2009
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
November 13, 2009
I THANK GOD FOR PUTTING THIS WONDERFUL WOMEN OF GOD IN MY LIFE. THANKS FOR ALL THE GOOD GOSPEL GROUPS SHE BROUGHT TO TIMOTHY AFTER ATTENDING MY HOME CHURCH ALL ROADS LED TO TIMOTHY YOU SEE THATS WHERE I MET THIS WONDERFUL WOMEN OF GOD.MAY GOD CONTINUE TO BLESS THE FAMILY.MARY Q TERRY RICH.VA.23224
Sadie Taylor
November 13, 2009
THANK YOU TO ALL THAT HAVE SHOWN THEIR LOVE AND SUPPORT FOR MY FAMILY!! DON'T WORRY SHE IS IN HEAVEN WITH MY GRANDADDY, HUMPHREY TAYLOR JR., SINGING HER THEME SONG "RAIN"!!! KEEP YOUR HEADS UP AND DON'T BE A STRANGER TO THE FAMILY!! WE LOVE YOU AND GOD BLESS!!
Wilhelmina Shelton
November 12, 2009
Deepest sympathy to you Jean and family. May God send his angels of comfort and mercy to guide you. Precious memories.
November 12, 2009
I wish to express my condolences to Mrs. Taylor's family. I will always miss her and I appreciate her family taking me in as their son. Love, Jamarr, her musician.
November 12, 2009
We the Gospel Baptist Church counted Mother Taylor as a friend. Our hearts are saddened,as we share in her loss.Yet we know that to be absent from the body is to be present with The Lord. To you Jean as the rest of the family please know that you are in our prayers, our heart and our love.
Pastor Keith D. Manuel and The Gospel Baptist Church Family.
Betty Bryant
November 12, 2009
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.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
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November 12, 2009
Your mother would always shine in the lives of others through the songs that she sung. She would be well missed at Timothy Baptist Church. May you continue to sing for the Glory of God. One day not only your mother but you also would be singing in God's Heavenly Choir.
James Allsbrooks
November 12, 2009
Our thoughts and prays are with you in your time of grief. Sister Taylor touched many people with her voice and her friendly ways. May God keep her close to him and may she continue to shine a light down on you and your family.
Pastor Allsbroooks and the memebers of Liberty Baptist Church
Beatrice Taylor
November 12, 2009
we miss you Aunt Christine
TANYA NEWMAN-WILLIAMS
November 12, 2009
MY THOUGHTS A PRAYERS ARE WITH THE FAMILY IN YOUR TIME OF SORROW. MAY GOD BLESS EACH AND EVERY ONE OF YOU.
TANYA NEWMAN-WILLIAMS
From the Staff of Chiles Funeral Home
November 12, 2009
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
November 11, 2009
Our thougts and prayers are with the family. One of Richmonds greatest gospel singers will be missed.
Clarence, Jocelyn and Whitney Keith
The Church of Corinth
November 11, 2009
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Joseph &Rose McClenney
November 11, 2009
Sister Mattie Talyor will alway be missed, no matter what time, day or night. Her spirit will be with you, at home or at Timothy. God took his ANGEL Home, and there is no more Rain In Her Life. Pastor Joseph & Rose McClenney
Rosa Lee Sutton
November 10, 2009
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Pastor Jerlean Theragood
November 10, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
November 10, 2009
To: Mrs. Jean Simmons and family,
Mother Taylor, really inspired me and helped to fill the void when I lost my grandmother in 2003. She will be missed.
Brother Walter C. Robinson, Jr.
PAULA STEWART
November 10, 2009
MAY GOD CONTINUE TO BLESS AND KEEP YOU IN YOUR TIME OF SORROW FOR THERE IS NO SORROW THAT HEAVEN CANNOT HEAL.
LOVINGLY SUBMITTED,
PAULA J. STEWART & FAMILY
versail alexander
November 10, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Grace Rhodes
November 10, 2009
We will miss you, but God has another home for you. Our condolences goes out to the family of Sis Mattie Taylor and the TImothy Baptist Church Family.
Sallie Clore-Beverly
November 10, 2009
Well I guess God said no more rain in the life of Sister Mattie Taylor.Now she has a new Sunday night service to line up. In the recent loss of my mother I've learned to grieve only for the Holy Spirit and in that God allows me to remember her but to Rejoice for her. Rejoice Rejoice Rejoice and praise God for the season of life we all had Sister Taylor here with us.
Betty Bryant
November 10, 2009
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
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