Betty J. Taylor

Betty J. Taylor (nee Reid), 86, of Burton (formerly of Hambden), passed away peacefully Saturday evening, March 21st, 2015 at Happy Hearts Residential Home in Middlefield. She was born in Geneva, OH on December 29th, 1928 to the late Earl and Esther Reid. Betty married Edward A. Taylor on June 8th, 1947. The family rejoices that she is now in the presence of her Savior Jesus Christ and reunited with the love of her life, Ed. She lived a life of faith and left a Christian legacy for her family to follow.

She was known for her professional cake decorating, her compassion as a hospice volunteer, and working every election in Hambden Township for 49 years. Betty had a beautiful voice and sang at Church and family events. She was a good friend and a great mom and grandma. She was known as "Grandma Betty" to family and friends alike. Betty was also an excellent seamstress and loved landscaping her yard.

Betty is survived by: her children, Lowell (Laurie) Taylor of Burton, Jeffrey (Cynthia) Taylor of Claridon, Bonnie Taylor of Tacoma, WA, Mark (Christine) Taylor of Delaware, OH; 13 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; brothers, John Reid, George Reid, Lewis Reid, William Reid, Donald Reid; sisters, Barbara Cardaman, Dorothy Stafford, Ruth Lundstrom; sister-in-law, Carol Battles; and many nieces, nephews, and friends. She is preceded in death by: her loving husband, Edward; parents; brother, Allan Reid; sister-in-law, Barbara Reid; and brother-in-law, Wayne Stafford.

A CELEBRATION OF LIFE WILL BE HELD AT 11:00 A.M., THURSDAY, MARCH 26TH, 2015 AT THE NEW TESTAMENT BAPTIST CHURCH, 12199 CLARIDON-TROY RD., CHARDON, OH 44024 with Pastor Billy Holbrook officiating. Family and friends will be received on Wednesday, March 25th from 6-8 P.M. at the Church and also on Thursday morning from 10 A.M. until the time of service. Interment will follow in Hambden Cemetery. The family requests that memorial donations be made to The City Mission, 5310 Carnegie Ave., Cleveland, OH 44103 or to Children of Our Lord Ministries, 12199 Claridon-Troy Rd., Chardon, OH 44024.