Elizabeth S. Taylor of Waco passed away Monday, February 13, 2023.
Visitation: 5 – 7PM Thursday, February 16 at Lake Shore Funeral Home.
Funeral Services: 10AM Friday, February 17 at Lake Shore Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at 2PM at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Franklin.
Elizabeth Smithers was born September 26, 1928 in Franklin, Texas. She was the seventh child to Daniel and Gertrude Smithers. They lived on a farm outside of Franklin and was raised in Franklin all her life, attending Franklin schools and graduated high school in 1946.
She attended one semester of nursing school before a handsome army soldier swept her off her feet, William Taylor, and they married January 30, 1947. They had three children together. She was a housewife and mother for many years. After her three children were older, she had various jobs.
As a 15-year-old she was acquainted with William Taylor because his grandparents lived across the road. The first time William saw her, she was barefoot and chasing rabbits. They were married for 37 years before William’s death in 1984.
Elizabeth liked to read, collect dolls, and cook for her family; especially pancakes, congo squares and birthday cakes. She loved to travel and often said “Go while you can”. Her children took her on her last big trip for her 90th birthday, an Alaskan Cruise. She enjoyed activities on and off the ship. She was very active in Lakeview Baptist Church and the Rebekah Sunday School Class.
Out of nine children, she was the last surviving member of her family.
Survivors include her children, Margaret Lewis and husband Michael, John Taylor and wife Janie, and Kathleen Taylor; six grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; nine great-great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
Place of Service: Lake Shore Funeral Home Chapel , 5201 Steinbeck Bend; Waco, TX 76708
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Oh how I am just so glad we took our yearly pictures Aunt Elizabeth. I’ll miss you very much and hope you see your love.
Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you at this time.Elizabeth was an amazing lady that we got to know through our son marrying Meredith Lewis. We saw so many examples of the way Elizabeth saw and loved her family and we feel so Blessed that we had the chance to know her. Keith and Debbie McFarlin
Dear John & Janie,
You may not remember us but your mom was such a sweet soul when we were at Lakeview Baptist Church from 1987-1993. Our son, Adam was best friends with your son, John.
We are so sorry for your loss. I always felt love from your mom & know she loved you all very much. She was so proud of each of you.
Praying for you all & asking God to comfort you.
Peace be yours.
Kathy,
I am so sorry for your loss. You may not remember me. My husband was pastor at Lakeview from 1987-1993.
I remember you coming to church sometimes with your mom. She was such a sweet lady & always so very kind to us. This must be such a big loss for your heart.
Asking God to comfort you & hold you in God’s hand.
Peace to you.
I would’ve been about 6 years old when I met Mrs. Taylor in 1987. I remember visiting her house a few times with her grandson John Taylor around that time and in the following years. I think I even remember seeing her doll collection then.
And I remember that she was a nice lady.
I’m sure she was proud of all of you.
Margaret, John and Kathy….your Mom was the sweetest lady I ever knew. I spent a lot of summers with your family and she was so sweet to all of us. She didn’t even get mad at us when we had a very bubbly bath. Hope she had some Tide left for laundry I know that she has joined a lot of our family in Heaven and we will miss her. Love to all of you.
Marilyn
To the Taylor Family
I always looked forward to our yearly phone visit when Ms Taylor would renew her paper, she was always a delight
to visit with. My prayers for all of you during this time. John these past few years it is you who has taken care of her,
and my prayers for you during this time, may God wrap his arms around you.
God’s blessings to each of you
SharonJean Russell
Margaret and Mike, my condolences to you and your family in the loss of your mother. I know she was well loved because you and your siblings took such great care of her. Her beautiful smile will be a precious memory for all of your family. With much love and prayers for you. Thaira Johnson
Dear Margaret and Mike, I am so sorry for the loss of your mother. Her beautiful smile will be a precious memory for your family. You honored her by taking such good care of her in her later years. My condolences to your family.