Geneva Banks Taylor

05/19/1926 - 02/20/2019

Obituary For Geneva Banks Taylor

In the calmness of the morning, around 7:30 am on Wednesday, February 20, 2019, while in the care and comfort at Sebastian Medical Center, the gentle soul of Geneva Banks Taylor was summoned from this life to be folded into eternal rest with God. The faith that had supported her in meeting and conquering the trials of existence for many years remained steadfast and sustaining to the end. It was her faith in knowing God that helped her as she battled to overcome the illness and failing in the recent years and months.

The union of James and Martha Jones Banks was blessed with God’s gift of three children: Louise, Leroy (both deceased) and Geneva. Geneva preferred to be called “Jean “she was the youngest of the three, she was born in Emporia, Virginia, on May 19, 1926.

Early in life, Jean began her Christian walk with the Lord. She received her confirmation into the St. James Episcopal Church, Emporia and remained until she relocated to Baltimore, Maryland. She joined Emanuel Community Church and was a faith member she served on the Deaconess Board, and sang with the Adult Choir. After many years of service Jean and husband, Rev. John E. Taylor moved their membership to Unity Temple Christian Community Church, Baltimore. She was the church official greeter, greeting all visitors who attended the church services. They would attend Allen Chapel AME during their stray in the area, they were associate members for many years. In 2013 Jean and Rev. Taylor relocated to Vero Beach, Florida. The Taylors joined the church in 2013, she was a supportive member of the Hannah Cromartie Missionary Society.

Jean married Rev John Edward Taylor on June 27, 1972, Rev Taylor was the associate minister for both Emanuel Community Christian Church and Christian Community Church. She served beside him and encouraged him. Jean was educated in Greenville County School system and was a member of the Greenville Training School class of 1944. She attended St Paul College in Lynchburg, Virginia after college she moved to Baltimore, Maryland. She was employed with the Baltimore City School Board and worked as a teacher assistant and also was assigned to the attendance office. After many years she pursued her life interest in fashion design. She attended Baltimore School of Fashion and created some of the most beautiful dresses and sponsored many fashion shows within the Baltimore area.

She was a people person always smiling when she greeted anyone. Jean loved her family dearly encouraged and supported them always spiritually and financially in their careers. Jean made many friendships that cultivated into enduring lifetime relationships. She held on to a number of friends as she acquired new ones wherever she went.

Remembering Jean and thanking God for her life are Doreatha Carrington of Emporia, VA, Thelma Tennessee of Dreryville, VA her husband, Rev John E Taylor, two stepdaughter Roslyn Goode, Baltimore, MD, Leslie Knox Robinson, Albany, NY, Adrienne Edward (Deceased) and her son in law Leonard Edwards, Sebastian, FL and three grandchildren Adia Goode, Sean Robinson, Kori Bullock , and 13 great-grandchildren and multitude of devoted nieces, nephews, cousins and other relative and friends. Notable among the many special people who loved and were loved by Jean are Audrey car of Baltimore, MD, Darlene E Hyman, of New Brunswick, NJ, Sharon E Sanders of Fairburn, GA and David Edwards of Atlanta, GA.

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