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N'Keschi Nichelle Taylor

10/12/1973 - 05/23/2023

Obituary For N'Keschi Nichelle Taylor

Ms. N'Keschi Nichelle Taylor, 49, of Columbus, GA passed Tuesday, May 23, 2023 in Columbus, GA.

Funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. EST Thursday, June 1, 2023 at Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Dr. Patrick T. Brown, pastor. Visitation will be held Wednesday, May 31, 2023 from 3-5 p.m. EST.

Ms. N'Keschi β€œKeschi” Taylor was born October 12, 1973 in Mobile, AL to Arilla Taylor and Johnny Hayes.

Keschi enjoyed life and loved her family. She loved to cook, trying to sing and dancing. Keschi was educated in the Phenix City School System and was crowned Miss Phenix City Headstart Queen.

She gained her wings on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 in the early morning hours.

Keschi was preceded in death by maternal grandparents, Henry β€œBud” and Gladie Taylor of Ft. Mitchell, AL; paternal grandparents, Thomas and Darrye Hayes, Sr. of Lato, AL; aunt, Catherine (Nathaniel Ryles); uncles, Isiah Hayes and Tommy Hayes, Jr.; sister, Angel Oliver.

She leaves to cherish her precious memories her mother, Arilla Taylor, Father, Johnny, Sr. (Peggy) Hayes; three sons, D'Amato (A'rayna), Jaleel (Ayden Lamb) and Sylvonte (Braeden) all of Columbus, GA; five brothers, Kelvin (Cherry) of Alabama, Demetrius (Jasmine) Powder Springs, GA, Reginald (Iyah), Columbus, GA, Johnny, Jr. (Freda) Hayes, Phenix cIty, AL and Jemmel Hayes of Columbus, GA; one sister, Regina (Franco), Phenix City, AL; aunts, Joann (Corsemore) Edwards, Conyers, GA, Doris Jackson, Phenix City, AL, Suzette (Anthony) Stinson, Conyers, GA, Vickie Taylor, Decatur, GA, Sharlene Pollard, Decatur, GA, Bonnie (Robert) Howard, Atlanta, GA and Quintina (Dwayne) Gosha; Quinten (Latoya) Hayes, Phenix City, AL, Quincy Hayes, Phenix City, AL, Freddie Hayes, Seale, AL, Charlie Hayes, Seale, AL, Melvin (Lucy) Taylor, Kathlene, GA, Bill (Ginger) Taylor, Phenix City, AL, Cosemore Edwards, Atlanta, GA, Anthony Stinson, Atlanta, GA, Henry Fagin, Decatur, GA and Larry Hayes, Columbus, GA; four grandchildren she loved, A'rayna, Braeden, Crobin and Ayden; one godchild, Journey and a host of other relatives and friends.


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Peace & Serenity Dishgarden was sent for N'Keschi Nichelle Taylor - June 01, 2023

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May God lift you up in your time of sorrow. George Taylor Glen Carbon Il

Auntie Arilla and Family sending my deepest condolences... love always

Kimberly Alexander-Freeman

My heart goes out to your family. You truly will be missed. Smile bright and fill heaven with your amazing energy. Love you always sis!

Arilla, to you and the rest of the family, Ouida and I send our condolences and prayers to you. Tommy Taylor Love you!

Sending my condolences to you Arrilla and my God children my God give you strength...Artasha Thomas and Family we love yall

I'm so sorry for your loss. Keschi always had a big heart . I will miss her. She will be missed. My prayers are with you all. ~ Keysha DeSilvey

My sincere condolences and prayers

Arilla, It is hard to lose a love one no matter the when, where or the circumstances. Please accept our prayers, sympathies and love. Cousins- Mary Taylor-Williams, Eudy Williams, Taylor Williams

My sincere condolences and prayers to the Taylor family. RIH Keisha...

Sorry for your loss...my deepest sympathy and condolences ..

I sorry you had to go so soon but I will always love and keep in touch with your mother my heart gos'e to everyone in the family.

I love so much cuz i'm really going to miss but know that you are in a better place love you my gril

I'd like to send my deepest condolences to all of the family and friends. I'm gonna miss that smile, "hey Shawwwwwn" and the huge hug that always came with it whenever I'd come around. I just wanna say thank you for just being YOU! May God bless your soul, and you will be truly missed!

With love, Tashomba (Shawn) & Tresa Taylor

On behalf of your alumni's of Chavala High, class of 1972, we send our sincere love and condolences to you Arilla and your family. Words cannot express our emotions for you and what you are experiencing. Yet, we know there is a higher power that is able to bring you peace and comfort during this period of N'Keschi's transition. May God grant you all that you need during this season in your life. We love and are here for you. Rev. J.A. Caldwell, Class officer and your Chavala family. Birmingham, Al.

Of only words could describe what I am currently feeling...we go way back...you took me under your wing and tought me so many things including how to be an virtuous woman...how to cook...you where there when I had my first born child...all the way to the last one...I could call you anytime it was like we never missed a beat...I will always carry you in my heart never forgetting your laughter...smile...your sisterly love...you will truly be missed my angel...Mrs. S.Ward

I will forever love you and you know you're in my heart faithfully. I'm gonna miss you lots lots, our conversations everyday and messages. I jus wanna talk to you once more sister. I will always hold you close to me...this one hurt me. Pain so sharp..I didn't want you to leave me, I prayed and prayed and I guess God knew best πŸ’™πŸ’™πŸ’™ rest on my sweet angel . I know I will see you again.

Will continue to pray for my cousins as they go through this sad and difficult time.

Ella Johnson and family members

Arilla and family, My deepest sympathy to you on the loss of your daughter. My condolences and prayers to you and your family during this difficult time. Helen Miles Allen

I'm gonna miss you so much my sweet lady I hate that me and Jayda will miss your funeral, I love you forever more πŸ˜” we'll never forget you and everything you've done for us .

It hurts me knowing I can't call u and talk to u with my problems like u do me Mama idc wat tyme it is wen I call u pick up or call me back..... Now I sit back look at ur messages and just cry my eyes out I love u and miss u and wish u was here na matter wat we went thru u knew I still will be dre for u and now u is in a better place mama love ur son Jaleel Deshawn Taylor

Love you Keisha luv Neicey

You were the best god mom I could have ever ask for I really miss you I just wish I could have you back for a life time I miss your smile and just hearing your voice I miss you calling and texting me just talking I'm really gone miss you it just now hitting me that your gone I love you always forever and more you will forever be in my heart

Mama I love and miss u like I still can't believe u gone from me.... I look at our messages u was my back bone and now u gonΓ© mama and I'm hurt and scarred

Arilla, we are sending prayer and condolences to you and your family! We love you and know that we are here if you need us! John & Sharon Ford

Arilla and family, you are in our thoughts and prayers. Continue to hold onto God's unchanging hands and he will direct your path! Amen

So sorry for your loss. May God strengthen and comfort you during your time of sorrow. Dorothy Miles & Family

Arilla my sympathy to you family and friends. I pray your strength in the Lord. πŸ™πŸΏπŸ™πŸΏπŸ’” Liz

I am sorry for your loss. Prayers and condolences to you all from my family. Prayers and love always. Duane Chattam

Sorry for your loss. Condolences and prayers from my family to yours.

So sorry for your loss. Prayers for the family. Marsha Preer-Hunter

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

Taylor Funeral Home, Inc | Phenix City, AL

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