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1927
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2013
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Lea Taylor Obituary
She was born February 13, 1927, to Thomas Tims and Minnie Carnes Tims in Wetumka, Oklahoma.
She served as the Ector County Tax-Assessor Collector for 21 years from 1983 to 2004. During her terms in office, she was awarded various accolades including the Marillyn Albert Award by the Texas Association of Assessing Officers for continued performance of excellence. Previous to her elected terms, she held the positions of Director of Continuing Education at Odessa College and Staff Assistant in charge of the Odessa District Office of U.S. Congressman Richard White.
She was preceded in death by husband, Bill Taylor, and son, John Taylor. She is survived by her brother, Tommy Tims and wife Pat of Midland, TX; daughter-in-law, Scott Taylor; granddaughter, Blaise Myers and husband Charles; grandson, Canyon Taylor and wife Lexie; and three great-grandchildren, all of Odessa, TX.
A special thank you to the staff of Emeritus at Sherwood Place Senior Living and Hospice House for their care and compassion. The family requests any donations be made to Hospice House or The Alzheimer's Association.
A visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Sunday, December 29, 2013, at Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Monday, December 30, 2013, at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
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Mary Gomez
December 31, 2013
my most sincere condolences to the Tims
and Taylor families. I worked in the tax office
with Mrs. Taylor.until I
had to retire early due to
health reasons. May you
rest in peace Lea.Amen
Darlyne Ervin
December 28, 2013
Lea and my mother, Betty Nicholas, worked together many years.....she was a lovely lady! Our prayers to all of you, with love...
Molly Thorn
December 28, 2013
Lea was such a classy and beautiful lady. Worked with her many years ago and she was always a friend. God bless the family. Molly and Don Thorn
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