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Obituary For Juanita Taylor
Juanita Taylor, 75, passed on Sunday, October 12, 2025 in Columbus, Georgia.
Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. EST on Friday, October 17, 2025 at Greater Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 201 South Seale Rd, Phenix City, Alabama, with Pastor Noble Williams, officiating. Burial in Lakeview Memory Gardens. Public viewing is Thursday, October 16, 2025 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST at Taylor Funeral Home.
Mrs. Juanita Lyles Taylor was born on August 15, 1950, in Phenix City, Alabama, to the late Jimmy Lyles and the late Violene Stephens Lyles. She peacefully departed this life on Sunday, October 12, 2025, at Piedmont Hospital in Columbus, Georgia.
Juanita was a proud graduate of the Mt. Olive High School Class of 1969. Following high school, she began her studies in sewing in Birmingham, Alabama, and later completed her training in Columbus, Georgia. Though she initially pursued a career in sewing, Juanita soon found her calling in the workforce. She held positions at Uniroyal and Opelika Manufacturing before beginning her long and dedicated career with Dolly Madison, where she worked faithfully until her retirement in October 2011.
On October 13, 1970, Juanita was united in holy matrimony to the love of her life, Mr. Johnnie Taylor. Their blessed union spanned 55 years and was filled with love, partnership, and the joy of raising four sons. Juanita was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother whose greatest joy was her family. She was also a faithful member of Greater Mt. Zion Baptist Church, where she worshipped and found strength in her faith.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Jimmy and Violene Lyles; her parents-in-law, George and Rosie Bell Taylor; her brothers, Willis Lyles and Henry “HV” Lyles; and her sister, Walter Lee Lyles.
Juanita leaves to cherish her memory her loving husband, Rev. Johnnie Taylor; four devoted sons: Sterling (Shelisa) Taylor of Salem, Alabama, Jonathan “Aunrick”(Kainita) Taylor of McDonough, Georgia, and Marlon Taylor and Marlow Taylor, both of Atlanta, Georgia. She was a proud grandmother to seven grandchildren: Teskyliiler McCoy of Indianapolis, Indiana; D’Vonyea Taylor, Sha’Destiny Taylor, and Savian Taylor, all of Salem, Alabama; and Jendayia Taylor, Jada Taylor, and Jaiya Taylor, all of McDonough, Georgia.
She is also survived by one brother, Robert B. (Katie) Lyles of Phenix City, Alabama, and four sisters: Catherine Pinkard of Roanoke, Alabama; Christene Alexander and Juliette Goshay, both of Phenix City, Alabama; and Masie Taylor (Milton) of Smiths Station, Alabama. Her extended family includes brothers-in-law, George Taylor, Jr. (Virginia) of Cleveland, Ohio, Milton (Masie) Taylor of Smiths Station, Alabama, and Clarence Taylor of Phenix City, Alabama, as well as her sister-in-law, Evone Taylor of Smiths Station, Alabama.
In addition to her immediate family, she leaves behind a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and dear friends who will forever hold her memory close to their hearts. Juanita will be remembered for her quiet strength, her deep love for her family, her dedication to her work, and her unshakable faith. Her legacy will live on through the lives she touched and the love she shared.
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Robert A. Taylor sent Serene Lily Basket for Juanita Taylor - October 16, 2025
Roger Rice sent Radiant Foliage Planter for Juanita Taylor - October 15, 2025
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My prayers and love to Uncle Johnny,Sterling,Aundrick,Marlin,Marlow and their families.My prayers are also with the Lyles family as we will all miss her dearly.Isahia 41-9,10.
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Mr. Taylor, My condolences and heartfelt prayers to you and your family.
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Juanita, you were such a sweet lady,we last talked too each other in July in Walmart,Ri Heaven 🌹 ex. coworker, Victoria Williams
I extend my deepest condolences and prayers to you, Mr. Taylor, and your family during this difficult time. May God continue to be your source of strength and the beacon of light that shines upon you. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Hello Marlon and Family.
Please accept our deepest, deepest condolences in the passing of your mother, Mrs. Juanita Taylor.
Sincerely, Napoleon Harris and Family
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Psalm 23 A Psalm of David. 1 The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: He leadeth me beside the still waters. 3 He restoreth my soul: He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. 4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; Thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. 5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: Thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. 6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: And I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.
To Marlow and the Taylor Family, I'm so incredibly sorry for your loss. I share in your sadness, I pray for your strength and comfort, and I know that her memory will live on in each of you! Please let me know if there's anything that I can do to support you all!
Sterling, I'm sorry for the loss a of your mother. I pray that our heavenly Father will provide you and your family with peace that surpasses all understanding in the days to come as only He can. Thinking of you and praying for you as well. Pat Glance
I would like to extend my heartfelt condolences to the Taylor family during this time of loss. I am deeply saddened by the passing of Mrs. Juanita. Prayers for your family.
Our sincere condolences to Ms. Masie Taylor and family. It is a new beginning for Juanita as she has transitioned into Eternal LIFE with Christ Jesus. Our prayers of comfort and HOPE is going up for your family.
To Marlon Taylor and family, I'm sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you and your family during this difficult time. May you find comfort and peace in the love that surrounds you.
I offer my sincerest condolence to The Taylor and Lyles family during the passing of Ms. Nita. May God strengthen you all during this time and the days to come.
My deepest condolences to the Taylor's family for their loss of their loved one. Praying and thinking of you all in this difficult time🙏🏽❤️. Rest in Heavenly Peace my sweet neighbor. Love Sarah L Peabody Greathouse.
To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord...So sorry to hear of the passing of Mrs. Juanita Taylor. Just know that she is resting in the arms of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.......The Heard Family(McBride Rd)
Condolence and prayers to the Jonathan Taylor family and Lyle family.
Sending love and prayers to the Taylor and Lyle family ❣️🙏 love Jean
Sending my deepest condolences pray for the family's Mr. Jonathan Taylor God be with you
To The Family of Juanita Taylor May the Lord Comfort You at this time I love you all Judy Nixon Warren Ohio
Sending my deepest condolence and pray for God's strength to be with you Mr. Jonathan Taylor and the entire Family.
Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.
