Leah Looney Taylor

Leah Looney Taylor

Montgomery - Leah Looney Taylor, 73, a resident of Pike Road, AL, passed away on March 21,2022. She was preceded in death by her parents Pleas and Vione Looney and her grandson, Carson White. She is survived by her husband of 44 years, James Bruce Taylor, Jr. of Pike Road,
AL. Other survivors include her son, Grayson White of Meridian, MS, and stepsons, Travis (Lisa) Taylor of Montgomery, AL, and Deric (Leah) Taylor of Loxley, AL; ten grandchildren, five great grandchildren; sister, Jane Berman, and two nieces all of Atlanta, GA.

Born in Montgomery, Leah graduated from Robert E. Lee High School and received her Bachelor of Science in Fashion Design from Bauder College. During her career, Leah worked for KinderCare Corporation, Sylvan Learning and devoted her last 26 years at Tom Coaker & Associates. Her father was founder of Montgomery's very popular Looney's Skating Rink which Leah, and son Grayson, continued to operate until its sale in 2018.

Leah had a passion for serving the Lord and loved being actively involved in Sunday school, bible studies, outreach programs, church planting and many other areas at every church she attended. At the time of her death, Leah was an active member of Church of the Highlands' Montgomery campus. Leah also was a dedicated student and served in a leadership role of Bible Study Fellowship for over nine years.

Leah was known to light up every room she entered and always sharing a kind and encouraging word with others. Her sense of fashion and style was admired by all - she was known as being the epitome of elegance and class.

A memorial service will be held at a later date to be announced by the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Leah's favorite ministry: Life House, 10565 Life House Street, St. James, LA 70086.