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Barbara Taylor Obituary
Asheville - Barbara McDaris Taylor, 85, of Asheville, went to be with her Savior on Thursday, January 18, 2018 at Pisgah Manor after a short illness.
A native of Buncombe Co., Barbara was a daughter of the late Roy and Bernice Clinton McDaris. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Phil Taylor, Sr., and by her brothers, Theron, Julian, and Harold McDaris.
Mrs. Taylor was a 1950 graduate of Woodfin High School. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, where she was also a member of the Sprinkle-Bagwell Sunday School class.
Surviving are her son, Phil Taylor, Jr. and his wife Sandra; grandchildren, Anna Lee and Deanna Whiteside (Kendrick); great-grandchildren, Aleigha Lee, Kendrick Whiteside, Jr., and Justin Whiteside; sister, Irene McDaris; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services for Mrs. Taylor will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday at Trinity United Methodist Church in Asheville, with the Rev. Nancy Dixon Walton officiating. Interment will follow at Green Hills Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Saturday at Groce Funeral Home, Patton Ave.
An online memorial register is available at www.grocefuneralhome.com.
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ANN MCDARIS TEAGUE
January 21, 2018
My thoughts and prayers for your family..Aunt Barbara was a beautiful lady..I have happy memories of growing up in Asheville..May God's love surround you..
January 20, 2018
My heartfelt condolences. May Gods loving kindness bring comfort and strength to you at this very difficult time. John 3:16
Julia
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