Sister Ethel Lee Allen Taylor Obituary in Wadesbaro at Smith's Funeral Home

Obituary For Sister Ethel Lee Allen Taylor

Sis. Ethel Lee Allen Taylor was born on March 29, 1953, in Anson County, NC. She was the daughter of the late Rev. Woodrow W. Allen and Mrs. Jessie Lee Lomax Allen. Sis. Taylor departed this life on Sunday morning, shortly after arriving at church for the morning service.

Known for her vibrant personality and beautiful singing, Sis. Taylor used her talents to serve the Lord, uplift and inspire those around her. She will be lovingly remembered by her family and many who were touched by her life.

Sis. Taylor was educated in the Anson County public school system.

In 1967, she was united in marriage to Rev. Donnell Taylor, and to that union, three wonderful children were born, whom she cherished and spoiled immensely.

Her beautiful voice and love for singing was a significant part of her life. Her children recall that she was once a member of a gospel group called the Diamond Jubilees. One of her singing career highlights was auditioning for the Movie “The Color Purple,” where she secured a role. Although her part was cut during editing, she cherished the experience and was proud to receive royalties. She proudly shared a photograph of her with the cast members. She once remarked to a church member that her greatest gift was to sing for the Lord. Sis. Taylor was grateful that God led her to the church instead of taking her life in a different direction.

Sis. Taylor loved cooking and baking, and her grandson remembers that she also loved eating out. She was dedicated to her church, The Church in the Lord Jesus Christ of the Apostles’ Doctrine, Inc. She was baptized in the name of Jesus Christ and received the Gift of the Holy Ghost; she sang joyfully in the choir, giving her heart in every note. She also contributed to the Chesterfield Branch Church by sharing her culinary skills.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Rev. Woodrow and Jessie Lee Allen; two brothers, Henry Lee Patrick and Louis Capel; two sisters, Louise Capel Willoughby and Linda Chisolm; nephew, Dejaun Willoughby and family friend, Lawrence L. Smith.

Sis. Taylor leaves behind to cherish her memories: her daughter, Jessica Donyell Taylor and grandson, “Jaylen” Woodrow Allen Taylor, both of the home; her son, Corey Donnell (Vanessa) of Dallas, Texas; and daughter, Tammie Terrell Taylor of Wadesboro, NC along with grandchildren, Evelyn LaQuisha, Darius, Jasmine Aaliyah Rose and Braydon Taylor; Raymond Parga and Damon Caldera. Her great-grandchildren, Dasia Brianna Taylor and Ethyn Pierce. A brother, Freddie Lee Allen of Detroit, Michigan. She also leaves a host of cousins, other relatives and friends, including a loving and large church family who will continue to celebrate her remarkable life.

The Services to Honor the Life and Legacy of Sister Taylor will be on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at 12:00pm at Smith's Memorial Chapel, 604 Salisbury Street, Wadesboro, North Carolina. Interment will follow at Anson Memorial Park, Wadesboro, North Carolina.

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Marvin Coakley sent The Peace Lily for Sister Ethel Lee Allen Taylor - January 24, 2025

Deepest sympathy and condolences to the Taylor family. Praying God gives you strength and comfort in one another. Love Marvin & Shena Coakley

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Living Spirit Dishgarden was sent for Sister Ethel Lee Allen Taylor - January 16, 2025

My sincerest condolences and prayers to the family of Ms. Ethel Lee Taylor. She has been a wonderful and kind neighbor for over 30 years. Heaven has truly gained an angel. My children and I will miss her dearly! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 Sincerely, Brenda Tillman and family!

Brenda Tillman

Condolences to the family. RIP my friend from childhood.We will be Diamonds forever. Charlie Mae Harshaw-Payne

My Condolences to the family Mae Richardson & Family

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 find comfort in the midst of your pain and peace in the midst of your sorrow. Sheriff Scott Howell

Ms Jessica and Jalen Taylor and family. So sorry for the loss of your mother. Praying for you and your family. Michele Dunlap and daughter Ramesha Williams Badin NC

Ms Jessica and Jalen Taylor and family. So sorry for your loss of your mother. Praying for you and all your family.

Our sincere condolences to the family of as we called her Sister T. She was indeed a sweet and kind soul. We certainly will miss her beautiful singing voice and the fellowshipping. We bonded with her not long after the came into the church. We often shared our home with her when she called to Greensboro NC. Rest in peace my song bird! ❤️ Dec.Weldon and Sis.Linda Hinson 🌹🙏🏾🙏🏾

Sending condolences to the Taylor 🙏 family, may God bless 🙏 and give you strength and peace at this time 🙏 of your great loss. James, Lena and family

The family and friends of Sister Ethel Lee Allen Taylor.Sending you love and strength as you navigate through this challenging period.Forever, the One who loves you the most of all will be there to see you through'
Clark Family

My condolences to the family, Sister Taylor was a wonderful and loving mother to all she came in contact with, and had a beautiful voice, she and my Mother were very close friends before the lost of my mother, they were faithfully sisters of God and I know my Mother welcomed her with open arms in the pearly gates of heaven along with the Lord Jesus Christ, they were a truly praying Sisters of the Church, and she'll be missed by all of her Church members, 🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿

The Hailey-Floyd family sending our deepest sympathy to the Taylor family , May God strengthen and comfort the family on the loss of their love one.

Sending Our Love And Deepest Condolences To You All❤️🙏🏾
Love The Streater Family and McNeil Family

Sending my prayers and condolences to the family from the Watkins Wallace and McCoy family

Expressing my sincere condolences in the loss of your beloved one, and our beloved Sister. Sister Taylor always came to church with her grandson Jaylen. When she came to church, she came to "Rise, Shine, and Give GOD ALL the GLORY"! She SANG the choir songs, and hymns with sincerity and devotion. Praying that the LORD BLESS y'all with peace, and comfort during your time of bereavement. Sister Debra Timmons

So sorry for the loss of your mother. Our condolences and prayers are with the family!! Bruce and Mary Sturdivant and family!!

Praying for your family,sorry for your loss 🙏🏾🙏🏾Maske Family

The Hailey and Harrington, expresses our deepest sympathy for the loss of this angel of God. She loved us and we loved her! She will always be remembered! Irene Hailey Harrington and the entire Hailey Family!

Ethel Lee has always been a sweet woman of God! She will truly be missed in this community! May God forever bless and protect her family!

My sincere sympathy. Sis Taylor was a wonderful loving woman of God. She helped with my wedding at First Baptist New London 43 yrs ago. Prayers of Peace and comfort for the family. Evangelist Mary Jane Edwards-Smith

Sending my condolences and prayers of comfort to the family of Sis. Ethel Taylor. At church she shared her amazing, God given, voice with us for many years. She used it to comfort our hearts during loss and edify us during praise and worship service. I catch myself singing her songs and copying her ad libs. We truly thank God for her, the experience of hearing her amazing voice, and will truly miss her. - Danielle Parker

Sending my condolences and prayers of comfort to the family of Sis. Ethel Taylor. At church she shared her amazing, God given, voice with us for many years. She used it to comfort our hearts during loss and edify us during praise and worship service. I catch myself singing her songs and copying her ad libs. We truly thank God for her, the experience of hearing her amazing voice, and will truly miss her.

Praying for the family 🕊️🕊️🕊️Willie Mae Douglas.

God has truly gained an angel for his Holy Choir!!! Such an anointing. My sincere condolences to the family.

Sending love and peace to Tammie, Corey, Jessica and the entire family. Ms. Ethel was loved by many in Anson County. Kimberly McManus and family

I am so sorry to hear of Ethel Lee's passing. I've known her for some yrs. We last talked back in July down at the waffle house in wadesboro in. She was a woman who definitely loved the Lord. My condolences & prayers to the family. Arrie Brewer Perry

My deepest condolences to the Taylor family. I will truly miss Ms Ethel Taylor.
Reva Horne

My deepest condolences to the Taylor family. I will truly miss Ms Ethel Taylor.

Such a beautiful soul and great woman. Always treated me the same no matter how long we haven't seen each. Golden voice and wonderful spirit

I'm sorry to hear about Ethel. I am praying for the family.Annie Robinson and family

Ethel and I worked at the courthouse for many years. I always loved to hear her sing as she was working!

My condolences to the family.
Lecia Goines

Rest in Peace, Sis. Taylor, the golden voice! You will be truly missed. Praying for Jaylen and the rest of the family.

Mother Taylor was a sweet mother in the church. The Lord Jesus lifted her with a beautiful singing voice and she really did use it to the glory of God. Mother Taylor will surely be missed!! Prayers to her family especially her grandson, Jalen, who she brought to church faithfully.

Heartfelt condolences to the family. 🙏🏾❤️🤗 Levones Taylor Chisholm

Condolences and prayers to the family. Rest in peace. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾❤️🤗

My condolences to the family praying RIH Mrs Ethel you will be missed dearly
Lydia Allen

Ethel I will surely missed you and all the conversations we had at Food Lion and Walmart. How you have me good advice when I was going through. God has gained another Angel to sing on His heavenly choir. May God continue to keep your family in His loving care. Rosa Wall-Little & Family

Our condolences to the family.

Prayers for the family Lonnie Taylor

Mrs. Ethel I will miss you so much. I thank you for giving me your secret to good dressing and just being a light and joy every time I saw you out and about. You always spoke good about my Grandma Gwinzyel when y'all were in school. No matter where I was at if I saw you I had to get out and speak. Talking to you on the phone bringing you soup.. I will miss you, I know you are with our Lord & Savior singing in that Heavenly choir having a good old time. Rest Easy❤️ Latashia Smith.

Ethel was a beautiful, loving soul who could lift you up even on your lowest days. She was a sweet, dear friend and always made me laugh. I will never forget her. My deepest condolences to all her friends and family. Fly high, Ethel!
Joyce Williams