Mrs. Cora Lee Taylor

Life's Mission is not to live forever but to create a legacy that does, and these are the beliefs that guided the life of our dear daughter, wife, mother, servant, and friend Cora Lee Turnage Taylor. Cora was born in Madison, Mississippi on July 6, 1926, to the late Linteen Davis Turnage and Albert Turnage. Her mother passed when she was three years old, and she lived with close family members until the age of fourteen (14). At the age of fourteen Cora was adopted by Alvin and River Simon and raised with fifteen (15) siblings. She was a lovely spirit who learned early in life the importance of family and her faith in God. Cora received her early education at Union Grove in Rankin County, Mississippi. At the age of forty-nine (49), she went back to school and received her GED and later obtained an associate degree from Utica Community College. This dedication continued as she devoted her love and time to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren as well. Cora married Milton Taylor in 1947 and they were blessed with seven (7) children. At an early age she joined Mt Pisgah Baptist Church and she later moved her membership to Mt. Helm MB Church where she served as a Mother of the Church. Cora worked as an assistant teacher at Pelahatchie Head-start and St. James Daycare for Friends of Children. Cora was a soft spoken and gentle spirit who devoted her life to raising her siblings and children. She loved fishing, puzzles, playing softball and, gardening. Cora is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Milton Taylor, her oldest daughter Zenobia Taylor, one sister Roberta Holloway. Six brothers: Alvin Jr., Arthur, Rufus, Lee, David, and Joe. On October 20, 2021, Cora's spirit left its earthly body to take her place with her Heavenly Father. Cora memories will forever be remembered and cherish by her six children,: Sons: Henry Lee Simon of Rankin, MS, Jerry Taylor (Maxine) of Canton, MS, Willie N. Taylor of Raymond, MS MS and daughters: Varney Jean Brinson (Bruce) of Jackson, MS, Gwendolyn Franklin and Brendolyn Williams both of Rankin, MS: 16 grandchildren, 38 great grandchildren and 14 great-great grandchildren, two sisters, Dorothy (Robert) Buggs, Eliza Ruth Grove, and six brothers, Willie (Barbara) Simon, Vernon (Tia) Simon, Michael (Pearl) Simon, O. P. (Gardenia) Simon, Afric Simon, and Lee Henry (Louise) Simon.

Mrs. Cora Lee Taylor

July 6, 1926 - October 20, 2021