Taylor Bales Obituary
Taylor LeeAnn Bales, age 25, of Powell, Tennessee passed away on October 1, 2025 at the Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. Taylor was born October 7, 1999 in Knoxville, Tennessee to Harold Bales and Brandy LeeAnn Daniel Rhea. Taylor was a sales associate for JC Penny's. She loved her baby boy and he was her entire life. She loved social media, makeup, and her family. In addition to her father, Harold Bales, Taylor is preceded in death by her great grandfather; Sammy Watson, great grandmother: Hattie Lee Watson, grandfather, David Bales Sr., grandmother Teiresa Hammers, and uncle Paul Rhea.
Survivors:
Parents Brandy Rhea and William Rhea
Son Colton Geoffrion
Brother Trevor Rhea
Sister Hailee Moser
Grandmothers Patricia Daniel
Joyce Beckham
Cousin James Bales and wife Becky
Aunt Donna Rhea
Special Friend Zach Geoffrion
And a host of other family members and friends.
Visitation: 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Friday, October 10, 2025 at Hatmaker Funeral Home in Lake City.
Funeral Service: 7:00 PM, Friday, October 10, 2025 in the Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jamie Brewster officiating.
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