Ginger Taylor Obituary
Born on November 23, 1947, Ginger lived a life marked by compassion, strength, and devotion. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles "Tank" Taylor, and is survived by her loving children, Kevin Johnson and wife Lauranne, with their children Drew Tompson and Laynie Johnson; her son Butch Johnson and wife Bobbie, with their children Lucas and Rowan; and her daughter Ginna Hunnings and her husband JR, with their children Dylan, Zachary, and Caitlyn. She also leaves behind many cherished nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended family members.
Ginger retired from her nursing career at Caswell Center in Kinston, where she was known for her gentle care and dedication. Her faith was the foundation of her life, and she was an active member of Faith Fellowship in Kinston, where she found joy in serving and connecting with her church family.
A proud graduate of Grainger High School's Class of 1965, Ginger treasured her weekly lunches with the "Lunch Bunch" crew. She also found comfort in crocheting, specially making hats for newborns at UNC Lenoir-often crafting them during her chemotherapy treatments.
The family extends heartfelt thanks to Southeastern Medical Oncology for their compassionate care over the past eight years, and to the staff at Kitty Askins Hospice Center for their kindness and support.
A Celebration of Life will be held at Faith Fellowship in Kinston, North Carolina, on Saturday, September 27, 2025. Visitation with the family begins at 1:00 PM, followed by a memorial service at 2:00 PM.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro, NC, in honor of Ginger's memory and the comfort they provided to her and her family.
Arrangements made by Edwards Funeral Home & Cremations. Online condolences may be expressed at www.edwardsfhc.com.
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OPPIE SHEFFIELD
October 29, 2025
Sorry to hear about her passing. I worked with her at Britthaven for many years My name is OPPIE Sheffield And bowled with Tank also
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Wray D Shelton
October 14, 2025
If the timing of certain people coming into your life has meaning only you can understand, then I appreciate how when I was a shy, gangly, socially awkward teen, this beloved classmate would appear sure-footed, undaunted, forthright, unabashed, exuberant and spirited. Being the silent type, I was fascinated by her capacity to speak. Sleepovers, double-dating for the Sadie Hawkins´ Dance, getaway weekends in Swansboro with her Mum and Ernest, opting for a movie in my fancy dress rather than attending the ball, to which I was a reluctant sky blue princess of the queen's court by copper-pennies-count, and making French toast for breakfast, are left in her wake fondly recalled. The last time I saw her at a GHS Class of ´65 reunion, she told me "Tank" had been the love of her life and that she missed him. Ginger brought a burst of sunshine at a time when my rays had diminished with the uncertainty of the rite of passage of adolescence looming large.
I smile sensing how some of those newborn noggins that were warmed by those toboggans, would have felt the warmth of her heart radiating through those gracefully tapered tanned fingers. The gift of connection she extended at that time (1962-63) is remembered and held with gratitude and appreciation. It was a privilege to know her. I am sure you are going to miss her presence. May you be warmed by memories shared by others, and your own tucked away to be brought out now and then.
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