Ava Paul Taylor

Ava Paul Taylor, of New Orleans, LA, died surrounded by her family on April 23, 2022. She was 65 years old. Born in New Orleans, LA to the late Casimer Paul and Emelda Washington Paul. She graduated from Joseph S. Clark Sr. High School and from Bryman College. She is preceded in death by her grandfather, Raymond Washington Sr., grandmother Gladys Washington and aunt, Mable Washington Veal. Ava is survived by her children, Danny "Big Tank" Paul of New Orleans, LA, and Gus Taylor (Jennifer) of New Orleans, LA, goddaughter, Jasmir Jones, her two grandchildren: Danell Paul and N'Dia Paul, sisters, Wanda Moore (Walter) and Avra Burton, brothers, Casimer Paul and Wendell Paul and Best Friends, Elizabeth Odom, Linda Craig, Pamela Yost, Elaine Faulk, a host of relatives and friends. She leaves to cherish her memories Ivory Milton Adam, companion. Ava was born on August 10, 1956, in New Orleans, LA along with her twin sister, Avra. The two girls were inseparable from an early age. Her surviving children remember her as a driven, brilliant woman and a patient mother who encouraged them to pursue their goals. She was an active and dedicated member of St. Peter Claver Catholic Church. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend funeral services Monday, May 9, 2022, at St. Peter Claver Catholic Church, 1923 St. Philip St., New Orleans, LA 70116, visitation 9:00 a.m.- 10:00 a.m., service at 10:00 a.m. Services entrusted to Dennis Funeral Home, (504) 899-8252.