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Geraldine Louise "Gerri" Taylor

Geraldine Louise "Gerri" Taylor obituary

Geraldine Taylor Obituary

TAYLOR Geraldine "Gerri" Louise Taylor, 79, of Columbus, Ohio, departed this earth after a long illness on July 15, 2011 at Mt. Carmel East Medical Center with family by her side. She is preceded in death by parents Samuel Winston and Sadie Winston Chambers, stepfather William Chambers, brother James L. Winston, three granddaughters and her loving husband of 53 years Benjamin G. Taylor, Sr. Gerri attended East High School, retired from DCSC and was a lifelong, active member of Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church. Gerri leaves behind to cherish her precious memories daughters, Elizabeth "Liz" Morgan, Deborah Wilson; sons, Michael (Jeannine), Benjamin Jr. , Kevin (Melanie); nine grandchildren; two great grand-children; and a host of other relatives and friends to include special close friends, Charlene Minnis, Lorraine Leichner, Dona Smith and Marilyn Cole. Homegoing Celebration Thursday, July 21, 2011 at Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 1535 Dewey Ave. Pastor Lance Humphrey, officiating. Family will receive friends 10 a.m. until time of service 11 a.m. Interment at Northlawn Memory Gardens. Arrangements entrusted to J. MARTIN-SMITH MORTUARY, 1170 E. Hudson St. 447-9300.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Jul. 19 to Jul. 20, 2011.

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Louella Jeter

July 21, 2011

Liz, I was so sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. Your Mother fought a good battle. She is now at peace with God. I will keep your family and you uplifted in prayer doing your time of need.
God Bless you and your Family.

Jon Noble

July 21, 2011

Liz and Family,

My heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Your mother was a great woman and I enjoyed knowing her. My prayers are with you always!!

Dell Keaton

July 21, 2011

To the Taylor Family we are so very sorry for your loss. We will miss you Miss Gerri. Our families have been neighbors for 44 years.
The Keaton Family
Dell,Stephanie,Jennifer,Daric,Alex, Rocco and in memory of LeRoy A. Keaton,Jr

July 20, 2011

To my family, Liz, Deborah, Michael, Benny (Boo)& Kevin, Aunt Gerri is finally at peace. The memories I have of her and the times spent at the house will always be with me. Remember God doesn't give you more than you can bear. Love you all so much.

Your cuz, Toni, Darryl & Carwin

Lorraine Leichner

July 20, 2011

I will miss Gerri as much as my own Mother. We enjoyed many outings together, and I will always have great memories of her and the Taylor family. To the family, she is at peace now and not suffering, please take comfort in that. God bless

Theresa Slaughter

July 20, 2011

Taylor Family. I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Theresa Slaughter (Marilyn's sister)

Stephanie Keaton

July 20, 2011

God has called home another one of his angels. May God comfort the Taylor family during this time and grant you peace in knowing she is resting with the Father.

Rita Dean

July 20, 2011

My condolences to your and your family "Liz". Mom is at peace now.

Eva Dixon

July 20, 2011

Liz and Family
Wishing you peace and strength during this tough time. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Tina Taylor

July 20, 2011

To The Taylor Family, Geraldine is my first cousin and she will be missed. Our parents were brother and sister, and our age difference didn't allow me to be as close as I would've liked. I am sorry I did not get a chance to visit with her, but I have many fond memories of the time spent with her.

July 20, 2011

Liz, I was so sorry to hear of your mom's passing... my prayers to you and your family members. Love, Marlene.

Ulique Campbell

July 20, 2011

Just for you Ms. Gerri

Ulique Campbell

July 20, 2011

What a wonderful and amazing Queen I had the pleasure of meeting. And everytime I told you to deliver a message to your mom, you would return with a beautiful response from her. Thank you Liz! Your mom was an awesome woman and loved the Lord. I pray for you and your family to have peace and comfort through this difficult time. Just reflect on the awesome job she did as a child of God, wife, mother, sister and friend and you will find yourself always smiling and reflecting thinking of those times.
Ms. Gerri, I'll miss you and thank you for allowing me the opportunity to meet you face to face.
Ul'ique

Rhonda Moss

July 20, 2011

iz Morgan your family have my Condolences and prayers may God give you the strength to get through this touch time.

Rhonda Bennett (Moss)

Ernie Stover

July 20, 2011

Liz. So sorry for your loss. As you know I lost my mother in January. I have a mother shaped hole in my heart that will never heal. We have our memories to hold on to.
Ern

Marlene Hill-Powell

July 20, 2011

To Liz and Family,
Thinking of you during this difficult time. May your hearts be filled with warm thoughts and treasured moments of your dearly departed. We are praying for you.

Your Columbus CBTU family

Yvonne (Biddy) Robertson

July 20, 2011

To the Taylor and Winston Families. My prayer is that Gods Grace and Mercy will sustain you today, and in the days to come.

ETHEL-JONES- EDWARD & FAMILY

July 20, 2011

TO THE FAMILY:

My heart and prayers are with you at this time in the lost of your mother. Gerri and I grew up together and I also worked with her at DISCO. She was always such a kind person.

Keep her memories in your hearts for ever, and may god always bless all of you. Earth hath no sorrow that heaven cannot heal. She is resting in the arms of god.

Carolyn, Jimmie & Family

July 20, 2011

To Liz and Family

When we heard of your loss, we prayed, our prayer is for God to continue to comfort you and your family, send angels from above, to grant sweet peace within your hearts, surrounding you with eternal love. Lean not to your own understanding but trust that your strength will come from above. In the days ahead keep Ms Gerri’s memories close to your heart, we feel your pain with the loss of your loved one. May God bless you and your family.

Renee Nzeogu

July 20, 2011

Liz what a pleasure to meet your Mom on our trip. Her Love for you and your Love for her was brighter than the sun. Thanks for sharing your blessing.
God Bless you and yours. Rene'e

DEBRA KING HUTCHINSON

July 20, 2011

MY HEART AND PRAYS GO OUT TO LIZ AND HER FAMILY-DEEPEST SYMPATHIES

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