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Katie Taylor Obituary
Mrs. Taylor was born August 9, 1939 in Andrews, to the late Bennie Dossie Mobley and Katie Pauline Elliott Mobley Jordan.
She was a 1967 graduate of Williamsburg High School. She furthered her education by receiving an Associate of Arts in Education Degree from USC Coastal Carolina in 1971, a Bachelor of Arts in Education (Summa Cum Laude) Degree in 1976, a Master of Education Degree from South Carolina State University in 1983, and a Specialist in Educational Administration Degree from South Carolina State University in 1985. She began her educational career in 1972 with the Williamsburg County School District and completed her lifelong career on June 30, 2010, after thirty-eight years of service. Twenty-four of those years were dedicated to serving as Principal of St. Mark Elementary School.
She was a member of Bloomingvale Baptist Church where she has served over the years in the following capacities: Sunday School teacher and director, and Chairman of the Finance committee.
Rumell and Junior were married August 20, 1955, and they have celebrated 55 years together. From their blessed union survives one daughter, Arleen T. (Levi) Anderson, and one grandson, Kristopher M. Anderson. Also surviving are one brother, Belton B. Mobley; three sisters, Judy J. (Gerald) Alford, Jennie J. (Richard) Jennings, and Ann J. Oldham; a number of nieces and nephews; and three special "loved as her own children," J. Kevin Baker, Gladys G. Dorsey, Myron W. Cain and Weezie Alsbrook.
She was predeceased by her parents; one brother, Bennie D. Mobley, Jr.; one sister, Mary Lou M. Tisdale; and her extended family, Melton Tisdale, Charlie Oldham, Anthony Bart Cain, and Wendell "Gator" Scott.
Home-Going Celebration Services will be 1 p.m. Saturday, November 20, 2010 in the Gymnasium of St. Mark Elementary School with interment in the Bloomingvale Baptist Church Cemetery, directed by the Andrews Chapel of McKenzie Funeral Home.
Visitation will be 6 to 9 p.m. Friday evening, November 19, 2010, in the sanctuary of the Bloomingvale Baptist Church.
McKenzie Funeral Home is honored to serve the Taylor family. Online Condolences may be sent at McKenzieFH.com.
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November 20, 2010
My prayers and thoughts are with the family of Rumell Taylor. Rumell was an excellent administrative and most of all an awesome, loving person. It was a pleasure working as a teacher at St. Mark Elementary under Mrs. Taylor's leadership.
Laura Hickson
Phil Suggs
November 19, 2010
I send my deepest sympathies to the family of Rumell Taylor. While I am saddened, I am also overjoyed that she is now enjoying her heavenly home. I am very indebted to her for her support and leadership at St. Mark Elementary during my early teaching career. She supported me personally and allowed me to take on tasks to further my skills and education and I thank her dearly for that!
Debra McElveen-Jackson
November 19, 2010
Mr. Junior, Arlene and family my thoughts and prayers go out to you to you both.
Maurice McBride
November 19, 2010
To the family members of the late Rumell Taylor May God continues to give you all strength as you go through this grieving period. Mrs. Taylor was a very special lady she will be missed greatly. We all love you Mother Taylor, but God loves you best.
Guynita Davis
November 19, 2010
To the family and love ones of Mrs. Taylor-my prayers are with you. I thank God everyday for having the opportunity to work for Mrs Taylor. She helped to mold me into the person I am today. May her memories forever be cherished by all.
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