Evangelist Wanda Michellle Harvey-Taylor

Evangelist Wanda Michele Harvey-Taylor was born November 9, 1967 in Jackson, Mississippi to Deacon Samuel David Harvey and Deaconess Bobbie Kersh Harvey. She entered into her eternal rest on January 15, 2018 at the St. Dominic Hospital after a long, hard-fought health battle. Her family and friends affectionately knew Wanda as being courageously strong, independent, and very well outspoken. She matriculated through the Rankin County School District graduating in the Brandon High School Class of 1985; Southern Technical College, receiving a Business Technical Certificate and later East Central Community College, where she received an Associate Degree in Child Early Childhood Education in 1998. She grew up in Brandon, Mississippi and joined the Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Reverend Eddie Terry, very early in life. She was baptized and initially joined the Sunshine Choir. Later, she became active in the Youth Choir of Pilgrim Rest and the Combined Adult Choirs of Pilgrim Rest and Evergeeen United Methodist Church. Her passion for singing was well known and her love for gospel music was extensive. She also served as the Sunday School Secretary and youth Choir President. Wanda was featured as the lead singer of many staple-sons in each choir. Over the course of her spiritual-development, Wanda grew stronger in her faith. She answered the call of ministry and served as Co-Pastor and First Lady of the Friendship Missionary Baptist Church in Forest, Mississippi as well as part owner and Director of The R&W Christian Learning Center. After returning to Pilgrim Rest she joined the Intercessory Prayer Team and successfully completed the Evangelist Ordination Curriculum, receiving Official Certification. For several years, Wanda served on the Board of Directors for Vision Academy as well as Alternate Director and Overseer. Wanda was also known for her love of fashion, fine dining, traveling, children and praising the Lord. She loved being in church and was committed to Sunday School, Prayer Meeting, Bible Class, and Worship Service. She was filled with love for everyone and became known as the "Grown Baby" of the church family. Her legacy of memories will continually be cherished by her Father and Mother, Samuel and Bobbie Harvey of Brandon, Mississippi; one son Phaleighdo Re'Shard Taylor of Troy, Alabama; two siblings Ava (Leslee) Harvey of Brandon, Mississippi and Latasha (Eric) Jones of Morton, Mississippi; one niece Amari Harvey, and four nephews Ava Harvey, Jr., Lathon, Christover, and Aaron Jones and a host of relatives and friends.

Evangelist Wanda Michellle Harvey-Taylor

November 9, 1967 - January 15, 2018