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Obituary For MRS. ELMA KATE TAYLOR
Mrs. Elma Kate (Harris) Taylor was born on January 30, 1936, in Anson County NC, daughter of the late Hillard Harris and Roxanna Harris Ratliff. She departed this life on July 16, 2025, at her residence surrounded by her loving and devoted family.
Elma joined New Grove Missionary Baptist Church, Polkton NC at an early age. She served on many ministries and held many positions in NGMBC, including usher board, church clerk, Sunday school teacher, deaconess, missionary president, and choir of NGMBC of Anson County NC. She was also the 3rd Vice president of the Womenโs Home & Foreign Mission of ZA under Moderator Leak. She attended Ansonville School part-time but went on to earn her GED at age 52 from South Piedmont Community College with the help of her grandson, James. She also worked as a teacherโs assistant at West Deep Creek School.
Elma worked for years at Armor Poultry Plant in Marshville NC, until she decided to move on. She retired from Anson County Hospital where she worked in housekeeping. She enjoyed it because it allowed her to meet, greet, and serve many individuals, whose lives Elma touched with her words of encouragement.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Hillard and Roxanna; children, Lucy Ann, Walter David, and Clarence William Taylor; siblings, George Ratliff and Betty McDowan.
She leaves to cherish her memory her loving husband, Clarence of the home; one daughter, Katie (Kenneth) of Wadesboro NC, two sons, Calvin (Linda) of Indian Trail NC, James of Albuquerque NM, and one daughter-in-law, Barbara Taylor; fifteen grandchildren: Derek (Vickie) of Wadesboro NC, James (Ebony) of Wadesboro NC, Calvin (Nefertia) of Wadesboro NC, Kenneth (India) of Piscataway, NJ, Michaela of Durham NC, Derek (Sharitie) of Wadesboro NC, Terrance (Marquita) of Wadesboro NC, Tameka and Zondra of Charlotte, NC, Clarence (Karen) of Monroe NC, Ebony and Tichina of Charlotte, Timothy of Morven NC, Jemeshia of Rockingham NC, and Shuntae of Albuquerque NM; 24 great grandchildren and 11 great-great grandchildren; one sister, Hazel Tillman of Charlotte, NC; two sisters-in-law, Mary T. Wilcox of Wadesboro NC, and Pauline Willoughby Ratliff of Wadesboro NC; two special cousins, Gloria Jean Woodard and Diane Watkins of Norwood, NC; a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
The Homegoing Service will be on Saturday, July 26, 2025, 1:00 pm, New Grove Missionary Baptist Church, Polkton, North Carolina. Interment will follow in the family plot of the Church Cemetery.
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God bless the Taylor Family from the Price Family.
On behalf of the Coppadge family we extend our deepest sincere condolences to the Taylor family. May God continue to bless and keep you during this difficult time ๐๐พ
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My Deepest sympathy to the family. Mrs. Emma was just the sweetest angel. Praying for you all.
My condolences and prayers to the Taylor Family
Condolences to the family
Deepest Sympathy & Prayers to the Taylor family. Mrs. Elma was a sweet and beautiful person. Continue to cherish the memories of her and know she is now an Angel watching over you. May God's angels Grace and Mercy surround each of you and give you comfort & peace. In Loving Memories The Huntley & Montgomery Family
Katie I'm so sorry for your loss. Mrs. Elma was a sweet woman. We all use to work together at West Knitting back in the day. You have our deepest condolences and praying for the family.
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To the Taylor family my condolences go out 2 you all Mrs.Taylor was really a nice well known lady from New Grove Baptist church in Polkton NC so sorry 2 hear about the lost of Sister Taylor Luv Yall....
My sincere condolences ๐
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My condolences to the family praying ๐ Mrs Taylor touch the lives of many such a spiritual and beautiful person she will be greatly missed one of my mother's best friends
On behalf of Myself and the staff of Anson County Sheriff's Office, we extend our deepest sympathies to the family at this time. We pray that you will have comfort in the midst of your pain and peace in the midst of your sorrow.
Our sincere condolences to the Taylor family. You are in our prayers.
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So sorry for your loss She was hard worker and gift to have known her. Condolences to the family
To: Katie Mae & Family, We are so sorry for your loss. May your family somehow find comfort, understanding, strength and peace, knowing that God still cares. Blessings and Prayers Always.
Praying for the Taylor family.๐๏ธ๐๏ธ๐๏ธ
Condolences to the Taylor family with heart felt sympathy Mrs Elma was sweet spirit woman of God. God loves and cares for his children.
Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.
