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LINDA REESE TAYLOR
1951 - 2022
LINDA REESE TAYLOR
1951 - 2022
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LINDA REESE TAYLOR Obituary
Linda Reese Taylor, age 70, peacefully entered into eternal rest at her residence on Tuesday, August 2, 2022. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Linda was a 1969 graduate of Booker T. Washington High School and continued her studies at Xavier University. She was a retired accountant of Sea-Land Services. Linda was a member of New Light Baptist Church and a former member of Greater St. Stephen FGBC. Devoted mother of TaeJeanne T. (Troy, Sr.) Lawrence. Loving grandmother of Troy Lawrence, Jr. and Kamryn Lawrence. Beloved daughter of Dorothy L. Reese and the late Frank Reese, Sr. Granddaughter of the late Adell B. Juluke and Corrine Reese. Loving sister of Luther R. Barnes Gail Reese, Chissell Reese, and the late Carol R. Leonard, and Frank Reese, Jr., also left to cherish her memories 1 great grandchild, and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends. Relatives and friends of the family, also pastors, officers, and members of New Light Baptist Church and all neighboring churches are invited to attend the Celebration of Life at New Light Baptist Church, 1435 Feliciana St. New Orleans, LA on Friday, August 12, 2022, at 10:00a.m. Pastor Gregory Davis, officiating. Visitation will begin at 8:30a.m. until service time at the church. Interment: Woodlawn Park Memorial Cemetery-Westwego, LA. Arrangements by Davis Mortuary Service 230 Monroe St. Gretna, LA. To view and sign the guestbook, please go www.davismortuaryservice.com.
DUE TO COVID-19 PANDEMIC ATTENDANCE WILL BE LIMITED. IT IS MANDATORY EVERYONE ATTENDING WEAR A FACE MASK OR SOME TYPE OF FACE COVERING.
Evelyn Faddis-Wynn
October 26, 2022
Though this is expression is late, my memory of Linda continues. Though we were colleagues briefly I can still remember the kindnesses she continually shared with others including me. May there be comfort from the God of Confort at Philippians 4:6,7. Love
Deborah Haynes Johnson
August 29, 2022
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always. We’re praying for your family.
Sandra Landry Terminie
August 22, 2022
My Condolences go to all her families. Sandra Landry Terminie worked at Sealand.
Ethel Tolliver
August 20, 2022
God is good all the time and he don’t make mistakes .Linda and and I were friends and coworkers at Hibernia/capital one i will miss our phone call and long talks but god knows best .love you.
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Carol Simmons
August 15, 2022
Sincerest condolences to the family and close friends. Praying for your continued strength. Carol Brown Simmons
Karen Caston Woods
August 13, 2022
Thank you Jesus for choosing Linda to impact the lives around her. She was faithful and loved by us all. May God bless the family.
Charlene
August 13, 2022
Linda it really was a pleasure meeting you at Great Saint Stephen an sing take your rest now
Insygleton Taylor
August 13, 2022
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. Love you Linda!
Erica Brown
August 13, 2022
My heartfelt condolences, love and prayers to the family.
Carolyn Reed Lewis
August 12, 2022
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Anita Marshall Jefferson
August 12, 2022
Thank you for the love shown to me over the years. Your beautiful smile and kindness will be missed but the legacy of you just being you will live on forever. To the entire Reese family, please know you are in my prayers that God will give you all strength during a time such as this. May our precious Linda rest in God's eternal peace.
Cheryl Price
August 12, 2022
It was a pleasure knowing you Linda (former GSS Church member and neighbor). Take your rest and will see you again later.
Debra Sterling Weatherspoon
August 12, 2022
My heartfelt prayers and condolences to Linda’s family. Such a beautiful and wonderful person who will always be missed by so many. So many beautiful memories that I will always remember and cherish. Asking God to grant her family and friends peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Rest in heavenly peace my dear sister!!
Janice Franklin
August 12, 2022
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always. Linda was a beautiful sweet person inside and out. I have so many wonderful memories of her from Greater St. Stephen FGBC Music Ministry. May the Lord give her family peace and comfort during this difficult time. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.❤
Gwendolyn Harris
August 11, 2022
To the Reese/Taylor family, we the Booker T Washington Class of 1969 in which Linda was a part of send our condolences and pray that you will have strength and comfort at this time of sorrow. God Bless you all.❤
August 11, 2022
To TaeJeanne and family, We are praying the God of all comfort fills you and your family with strength and peace. God loves you and we do too. The Squall family!❤
Andre Walters
August 11, 2022
Sending prayers to the Reese/Lawrence family may the Lord send you the comfort needed at a time like this Be Blessed
Retta J. Farley
August 11, 2022
In loving memory of a wonderful friend. I will love you and miss you always.
Demetrius Banks
August 11, 2022
Sending my condolences, love, and prayers to you all from Montreal, Canada. Sorry I can’t be there to celebrate Linda’s life with you all. Praying that God will give you strength now and in the days to come.
Zyndall J Jones
August 11, 2022
My sincerest condolences to the Taylor, Reese & Lawrence families. "May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope." Romans 15:13
Lynn Jackson Bell
August 11, 2022
Linda, you will be so missed. You were always a beautiful person and friend, and we had some beautiful times at BTW and our reunions, etc. I am lifting your family in prayer that they will feel God's Peace and Comfort as He wraps His arms around all of you. You are with our Father and there's not a better place.
You are absent from the body, but present with our Lord.
Temea Johnson
August 11, 2022
Sending prayers and condolences.
Cathy Lawrence
August 11, 2022
My Sincere Condolences to the entire family. May God Confort you and Bring you peace, I love you Linda.
Lynda Ester
August 11, 2022
To the family and friends, praying that God will shower you with His love, strength and peace. Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal.
Hannah Benson Bias
August 10, 2022
To the family sorry for your loss I am praying for you all.
Jawanda Alexander
August 10, 2022
Sending love and prayers to the family. I met Ms. Linda at Greater Mt. Calvary ,she was such a sweet kind and loving person. She always had an encouraging word for me. I thank God I had the opportunity to meet a sweet lady like her. I will always remember some of the conversations we would have standing at the door as I would greet her. Sleep well Ms. Linda I'll see you in the morning. All Is Well. Rest from your labor. You did well.
Robert Mills
August 9, 2022
Linda was a friend until the end. I knew her and the family for over fifty years. My deepest sympathy to the family my life long friend will be truly missed. We will all be together again.
Breion Jackson
August 9, 2022
Sending healing prayers and comforting hugs. I am so sorry for your loss. My deepest condolences to The Reese/Lawrence family.
Gayle E Townsend
August 9, 2022
My sincere condolences to the family! I fondly remember Linda from the good ole days at Sea Land Service. Rest in peace, Linda.
Commissioner Gayle E. Townsend,
Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas.
Vernell Hall
August 9, 2022
Rest well Linda.
Sincerest condolences to entire family.
Vernell Hall- Sealand coworker
Sylvia Reff
August 9, 2022
Sis Linda was so sweet Her spriit stood out she Was Beautiful in and out RIP LINDA GET YOUR REST
Shirley Earls
August 9, 2022
I am praying for God to give Strength, Comfort and Peace to the Family and Friends. I will miss my sister down here, but I will meet her on that great getting up morning. Rest from UR labor!
Reater T. Williams
August 8, 2022
Condolences to the Reese & Lawrence families. I worked with Linda at Sea-Land Service for many years. Prayers of strength and comfort be with you.
Angela Collins
August 8, 2022
Chissell Reese and family, sending prayers and condolences to you and your family during this difficult journey. I pray The Father provides unspeakable peace and comfort
Narva Williams
August 8, 2022
To the Reese and Lawrence family.
I was so sorry ro read about Linda's homegoing. May God comfort you and bring you peace. I will continue to pray for the family.
Sheila Johnson
August 7, 2022
My dear sister/friend, I will miss our talks, laughter, and heart-to-heart conversations. I thank God for allowing our paths to cross. I love you Linda, but God loves you best.
Forever loved,
Sheila Smith Johnson
Jessica Jacques
August 7, 2022
Gail may prayers are with you and your family. Continue to allow your faith to carry you through. Always remember your help comes from the Lord and may His peace be with you all. Love Jessica.
Anjanette Warren
August 7, 2022
God bless this family. You are all in my prayers, I am trusting and know that God will you all strength. Ms. Linda, you are be missed!
Valerie Prier
August 7, 2022
Sending sympathy and love. Sincerely, Joseph & Valerie Prier
Lula McLeod
August 7, 2022
May God comfort the family in the time of their sorrow. Praying for the family
Rejoicing in Paradise. BTW69
Chissell Reese
August 7, 2022
To my beloved oldest sister I'm greatful to God that he loaned you to us for 70years ! You were more like a Mother to me than my big sister! We shared alot together & I learned alot from you. I have so many memories of us & they are etched in my broken heart forever. I'm so relieved that you healed & you are now with God. Thank you for everything thing you done for me. I'm missing you really bad now,but I know you are watching over me just like you said you would do. You fought a good fight, you have finished your course, now it's time to take your much needed rest. Rest well until that great getting up morning when we shall meet again in paradise Loving you forever.
Lori Chandler
August 6, 2022
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Love Lori Chandler and Family
Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. We pray for God's strength to get you through.
Daneyye ONeal
August 6, 2022
What a beautiful soul! My condolences to all the family, my friends. See you again Linda, Danette O’Neal
Linda Jones
August 6, 2022
To Gail and family;
May the strength and peace of God fill your hearts at this most difficult time. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Your beautiful loved one is at rest but your memories of the great times you’ve shared will live on until you meet her again. God bless and keep you all.
Gail Snowden
August 6, 2022
Praying that God will give you and your Family the Strength and Peace that you need in the days to come❤
Terry Richardson
August 6, 2022
Linda we will miss u . Take your rest love u your cousin . Now u are in the arms of God
Gwendolyn Ellis-Smith
August 6, 2022
PRAYING FOR YOUR STRENGTH TO ENDURE. GOD IS A MENDER OF BROKEN HEARTS AND HE IS ALWAYS NEAR TO THE BROKEN HEARTED. I PRAY GRACE AND PEACE BE MULTIPLIED UNTO THE REESE FAMILY!!!
DEACONESS GWEN ELLIS SMITH
NEW LIGHT B.C.
Mary Conerly
August 6, 2022
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
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