Barbara Sue Taylor
1955 - 2025
Barbara Sue Taylor
1955 - 2025
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BORN
1955
DIED
2025
Barbara Taylor Obituary
Barbara Sue Taylor, age 69, of Lake City, Tennessee passed away on March 24, 2025 at the LaFollette Medical Center. Barbara was born in Oliver Springs, Tennessee on May 27, 1955 to Melvin and Wanelda Lowe Patterson. She was a member of Renew Hope Full Gospel Church. She loved her pets, her family, and especially her grandkids and great grandkids. Barbara is preceded in death by her parents: Melvin and Wanelda Patterson, her first husband: Tommy Roaden, her sister: Karen Foust, and her brother: Jimmy Ray Patterson.
Survivors:
Husband David Taylor of Lake City
Sons Joseph Ray Bean and Janice McGhee of Lake City
Thomas Roaden and Lakisha of Lake City
Daughters Patricia Draughn and Brian of LaFollette
Rose Gibson of Caryville
Victoria Taylor of Caryville
Johlene Towns of Coalfield
Brother Cliff Carroll and Regina of Georgia
Sisters Sheena Tackett and Toby of Caryville
Margaret Mendez of LaFollette
Angel Weaver and Arvil of Lake City
Caroline Wright of Oliver Springs
14 Grandchildren
11 Great Grandchildren
Visitation: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Thursday, March 27, 2025 at Hatmaker Funeral Home in Lake City.
Funeral Service: 11:00 AM, Friday, March 28, 2025 at the Mountain View Baptist Church in Lake City with Rev. Glen Marlow officiating.
A Graveside Service will follow the funeral service on Friday, March 28, 2025 at Mountain View Cemetery in Lake City.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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