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1931
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2025
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Dora Taylor Obituary
94 years of age. Born January 31, 1931 in Sapulpa to the late Thomas and Maggie (Kelly)
Bruton, she lived in numerous communities with her family before settling in the Beggs area.
She married Jessie Lee Taylor on March 28, 1949 in Bristow, Oklahoma. He preceded her in
passing on December 15, 2003. Dora enjoyed being outdoors, especially fishing and camping.
She also loved to sew and play bingo. She was a longtime member of the First Apostolic
Church of Beggs.
Preceding Dora in passing was her parents, husband, a son, Frank Houston Taylor and eight
siblings.
Survivors include her daughters, Susan Taylor Weaver and Sandra Taylor Pierce, grandchildren,
Allen Canady, Chad Canady, Amy Sims, Tania Imhoff, William Taylor, Wesley Taylor, Dawn
Stacy and Cody Liles, several great grandchildren, sisters, Yvonne Stringfellow and Evelyn
Bruton and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation for Mrs. Taylor will be held from 2:00 P.A. to 4:00 P.M., on Monday, August 25, 2025 at
McClendon-Winters Funeral Home of Beggs, Oklahoma. A graveside service will be held 10:00
A.M., Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at the Beggs Cemetery with Pastor Tim Craighton officiating.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the McClendon-Winters Funeral Home of Beggs,
Oklahoma. Memories, condolences, photos and videos may be shared with the family on Dora's
Tribute Page of our website. www.mcclendon-winters.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Teresa Lynn Bruton Webb
August 21, 2025
I remember playing outside with Alan (Ogy). Dad would take me fishing by her house.
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