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for Shirley Taylor
Daisy Cushingberry-Whitaker
October 11, 2023
Ms Shirley Taylor, You will never be forgotten!!! Continue letting your beautiful soul rest. Forever in our hearts. The best principal ever!! Class of 04..
Sign by Daisy Whitaker.
Ethel Jefferson
October 27, 2018
May God's comfort and strength surround you during this time.
A special gift from a veteran principal to a newly-minted Area Superintendent
Roslyn Smith, PHD.
October 22, 2018
I Remember Shirley
Roslyn Smith
October 22, 2018
Shirley Taylor was a unique school leader, willing to share, mentor, and help anyone who asked her. As a young principal I could trust Ms. Taylor to tell me how to avoid trouble. Later, she congratulated me on my promotion when I left the principalship. At my first meeting as an Area Superintendent, I admired a beautiful bracelet that she was wearing. She took it off and gave it to me, insisting that she wanted to give me a gift for my new job. She was priceless. I treasure that bracelet more today.
Theresa Bell Moore
October 21, 2018
Thanks for loving us RIP Mrs Shirley Taylor you will never be forgotten LOVE you Lady T
Theresa Bell Moore
October 21, 2018
RIP Mrs Shirley Taylor thanks for loving us you was one of the BEST you will never be forgotten LOVE you Lady T
Carline Tillman Brooks
October 20, 2018
God sent us his best angel Principal Shirley Taylor but heaven required her to come home after years of hard work with the Alfred Lawless Prythians. Thank you angel Taylor for Impacting three generations of my family life. You left us with a legacy to pass on to generations to come. Angel Taylor Job well done!!! RIP❤ ps praying for your families strength in this difficult time..
Debra Cyprian and Family
October 20, 2018
Condolences to the Taylor family. Mrs.Taylor was a very strict and firm principal. She was loved by many. Rest in peace.
John Garner
October 20, 2018
You were one of the biggest Inspirations I ever had in my life, you taught us to be men and women with hard discipline and love exactly what we needed and you gave it everyday, love you rest in peace.
Daisy Whitaker
October 20, 2018
Mrs Taylor you will be truly miss by the Cushingberry & the Green Family you was the best principal ever that any students can ask for they need a lot of principals like you!!!! When I graduated in 04 I missed you saying come here sucka or Ms Cushingberry!!! A lot might thought you were mean but you wasn't you meant well and mean Well!!!! That's FACTS!!!
Johnson June
October 20, 2018
Rip ms T.
Undrae Martin
October 20, 2018
Your light has shine on me and so many others for years. Your light will still continue to shine in so many of us Lawless Pythians forever. Much love! Class of 90'
Candance Adams Russell
October 20, 2018
To the Taylor Family,
May you find peace in knowing that earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal. Mrs. Taylor had a great impact on the lives of many. She played a role in shaping me into the educator that I am today. R.I.P Mrs. Taylor. ❤
October 20, 2018
My deepest condolences to the Family. Mrs. Taylor left a profound mark & will definitely be missed by many. Class of 2003 R. I. H. Mrs. Taylor
Renetta Green
October 20, 2018
Sorry for your loss praying God's strenght for the family Ms. Taylor was tryly a great person I will miss her R.I.H Ms. Taylor
Alleaner Richardson
October 20, 2018
May you find rest from your labor.My prayers are extended to the family,
Della Marshall Hunter
October 20, 2018
You changed my life by believing. Priceless.
Terese Jones
October 20, 2018
Earth has no sorrow that Heaven can't heal. Another angel has gained her wings,and crown. Thank you for nurturing us as young parent and helping us to raise our children to expect and produce greatness.
Your legacy will live on and soar across the world through the lives you have touched. We are so glad we were able to pass some of your life's lessons on to our children and grandchildren.
We are forever blessed to have had you in our lives.
God bless your family we are praying for family strength during this time.
Gwendolyn Duplessis
October 19, 2018
You will truly be missed by the many lives you touched. Rest In Peace. Condolence to your family
Kentrell Parker
October 19, 2018
To the best principal anyone could ask for..Thank you for structure and divine leadership...RIH Ms. Taylor..
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Katrena ndang
October 19, 2018
Rest in Peace, Ms Taylor.
Ezola Preston
October 19, 2018
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Yvonne Sylvester
October 19, 2018
From:The Turner Family
Derrick Lloyd PaTrina Love
October 19, 2018
To The Taylor Family
May you find Comfort in knowing to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord now that you and your Love one is apart im sure ALL her fond memories will forever be Engraved so deep in your heart Look to the hills for Joy will come in the morning
Psalms 29:11
Allan Mercadel
October 18, 2018
I love you Ms Taylor!!!! Thanx for the wonderful years!!!!! You had a major impact on alot of our lives!!!!! Thanx for loving me!!!! You was my female Joe Clark(Tough Love)........Rest My Love.....
Karen Bernard
October 18, 2018
RIH Ms Taylor you will always be remembered as a great educational spirit. ..Get your rest Ms Pythian
Karen Bernard
October 18, 2018
RIH MS TAYLOR you will always be remembered as a great educational spirit..Get your rest Ms Pythian
Grace Lomba
October 18, 2018
My prayers and sympathy are extended to the family and all Pythains whose lives Shirley touched. Shirley, may God grant you eternal rest.
LaTanya Paul-O'Neal
October 18, 2018
You will be truly missed .LAWLESS FAMILY WILL NEVER FORGET YOU MAY YOU RIP ❤.
Tracy Domengeaux-Luter
October 18, 2018
Class of 9T
We will miss your MOTHERLY ATTITUDE TO ALL THE SUCKAS Of Class Of 9T
You were truly a blessing and i think we all get it now
Thanks Mrs Taylor for the life lessons
Nathaniel Holland
October 18, 2018
Dear Family
You are in my thoughts and prayers. May the Lord give you the comfort you need. Be Bless
Deonne Mercadel
October 18, 2018
Rest in Heaven Mrs.Shirley Taylor you will really be missed..the best principal I ever had..
Nollind Brown
October 18, 2018
You were an exemplary woman who did not mind showing tough love to your students if need be. In retrospect, it was that tough love at times that allowed you to get the best from your students and staff that you were in charge of. I would like to say to the family that Mrs. Taylor was very much loved and admired and we will miss her dearly. Take comfort family that she made a difference and did not live her life in vain. RIP Mrs. Taylor, for you were an example for many to follow!!!!
Nollind Brown, Jermaine Mckenzie, Graylan Mckenzie, Inez Mckenzie and Stanley Green
October 18, 2018
Psalm 90:10 says that the days of our years are 70 years, And if because of special mightiness they are 80 years.
May the memories of the wonderful times you shared together bring a smile and joy in your heart.
Justina Sylvester
October 18, 2018
R.I.H Mrs Taylor... You have touched so many lives cross that canal whether they went to Lawless or not your presence was felt. We appreciate all the tough love and correction from you.... Even tho Alfred Lawless is no longer, your legacy will still live on.... I wish I could be there miss you dearly
Barbara Nelson-Arthur
October 18, 2018
Dear Guydell,
I am deeply saddened to hear of your dear Mother's passing. She was a pillar of strength and an inspiration in my life and in my Lower Ninth Ward community. I pray that precious memories you shared with her give you comfort. From my family to yours, I extend heartfelt sympathies.
Lois Winfrey
October 18, 2018
Rest n Peace Ms. T. It was a pleasure to no you!
Julie Winfield Butler
October 18, 2018
My condolences to the Taylor family! She was a true definition of a leader. R.I.P. Mrs Taylor
Vanessa Brown
October 18, 2018
My prayers are with the family!!!
Cheryl Scott
October 18, 2018
My deepest condolences to thefamily of Mrs Taylor. May God give you strength during this difficult time. Hold on to God unchanging Hand.
Kimberly Lightell-Garner
October 18, 2018
You were hands down the best principal ever. I am so blessed to have had you as part of my life. I can still hear your voice and see your beautiful smile. I love you and I know that you will be watching over all of us. Rest in peace Love.
L. Saul
October 18, 2018
My deepest condolences are with the family, hosts of many friends & family members of Alfred Lawless Jr. & Sr. High School. Mrs. Taylor will forever be etched in my memory as THE ABSOLUTE BEST PRINCIPAL Ever!
Sharonda Youngblood
October 18, 2018
My favorite principal is gone. I love this lady so much. My favorite memory is when she gets on top of the building with her bonokerlers and see who is cutting class. If I had to start high school over again and Ms. Shirley Taylor was the principal I will go back. Now she doesn't need no bonokerlers. Rest on my favorite principal no more suffering you fought till you couldn't fight anymore.
Mr & Mrs. Charlene and Daniel Woodridge- Bellinger
October 18, 2018
Sending my deepest sympathy and condolences.. May God Continue to cover and guide you in this time of need
Rodney P Slack
October 18, 2018
Rest In Peace To The Best Teacher/Mama.She cared for us all.
Makita Wells
October 18, 2018
This woman of god was a saint in her own right. It is because of her that I am the woman I am today. Mrs. Taylor was one of a kind. An onion that not many got to see the layers fall but I was blessed to love her and see her outside the walls of Lawless. Her telling me she's proud of me was a very important moment in my adult life because she pushed me past my life experiences and into greatness. Thank you Mrs. Taylor for being that strong role model that I needed when I was down on myself. I love you and will forever miss you. Alfred Lawless Class of 1996
Knarvia Smith
October 17, 2018
Taylor and Richardson family, you have my deepest sympathy and prayers. Mrs. Taylor was one of the best school site administrators ever. It was a great learning experience to work under her leadership. She knew how to delegate and lead. Mrs. Shirley Taylor was known for going the extra mile to make sure her students had access to everything they needed to succeed. The Lower Nine educational community has lost a giant. Sleep on, take your rest. Love and blessings.
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