Sis. Verda M. Traylor

Traylor
Traylor

Sis. Verda M. Traylor was born July 7, 1936 to Arlo and Thelma Taylor in Calion. She graduated at the age of 16 from Smith High school.

She joined Willow Grove Missionary Baptist Church as a young child. She began playing the piano for Willow Grove Baptist Church at the age of 10 and continued playing there for an additional 70 years.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Arlo and Thelma Taylor; her husband, Perry Traylor; two brothers, Otis Johnson and Perry Taylor; and two sisters, Peggy Taylor and Gwendolyn Taylor.

She leaves to cherish her memory five children, Perry (Sharon) Traylor, Lisa Traylor, Renetta (Donnie) Lovette, Terry Traylor and Erica Traylor; one brother, James (Lottie) Taylor; eight grandchildren, Tim (Stephanie) Mullins, Courtney Gibson, Patrick Traylor, Shantonio Unice, Donovan Unice, Brendon Traylor, Cheree (Eric) Rucks, and Nathaniel Traylor; eight great grandchildren; a special sister-in-law, Pattie Carter; and a very special friend, Gladys Washington.

Funeral services will be Sunday, Feb. 26, 2020 at 2:30 p.m. at Willow Grove Missionary Baptist Church. There will be no public visitation at the funeral home. Interment will be held at Arlington Cemetery under the direction of Sims Mortuary. Sign the guest book at simsmortuary.com.

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