of Little Rock, AR
January 19, 1924 - February 4, 2018
Velma Lillian Taylor, age 94, of Little Rock went to join her Lord and Savior on February 4, 2018. She was born January 19, 1924 in Moline, Texas to the late David Milton and Effie Mae Hairston. Velma was a devoted Christian and homemaker and was a faithful member of Immanuel Baptist Church in Little Rock for over 48 years.
She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 71 years, O.B. Taylor, and 12 brothers and sisters: Claudine Newton, Virgil Hairston, Willie Dell ''Bill'' Berry, Lilla V. ''Jack'' Munday, Robert Hairston, Jessie Alice Munday, Sandy Hairston, Mae Ford, Milt Hairston, Ernie Hairston, Bonnie Rainwater, and Susie Moore. She is survived by her sons Doug (Phyllis) Taylor of Benton, AR and Chris (Autumn) Taylor of San Antonio, TX; daughter Connie (Danny) Smith of North Little Rock, AR; grandchildren, Tracy (Scott) Lipsett of Newbury Park, CA; Daniel Taylor of Boston, MA; Kathleen Taylor of Austin, TX; Jacob Taylor of Dallas, TX; Beth Smith of North Little Rock, AR; John (Allie) Smith of Conway, AR; great-grandson Alex Lipsett of Ventura, CA, and numerous nieces and nephews.
A visitation will be from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Thursday, February 8, 2018 at Roller Chenal Funeral Home, 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, AR (501) 224-8300. Funeral services will be 10:00 am on Friday, February 9, 2018 in the chapel at Immanuel Baptist Church in Little Rock with Dr. Rex Horne officiating. Burial will follow at Pinecrest Memorial Park in Alexander.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to Immanuel Baptist Church, 501 N. Shackleford Rd, Little Rock, AR 72211.
A special thank you goes to Arkansas Hospice and to the staff at Alcoa Pines Health and Rehabilitation Center in Benton, AR for their loving care.
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Duffy Small
Tuesday, February 6, 2018
It was an absolute pleasure to have known Mrs. Velma and her family. I will never forget her. She has given me so many funny memories. Just one of my favorite people. I am sorry for your loss. Please have peace knowing that she is 100% now and reunited with her O.B. and her Lord and Savior. Fly high Mrs. President! You will always be in my heart
Kerry Kraus
Monday, February 5, 2018
Connie,
I’m so sorry about your Mom. I remember the day decades ago when I first met her. She was such a wonderful woman and I am delighted to have known her. It was extra special when we became “related†and our families joined when you and Danny got married. My prayers of comfort for you and your family. Bet she, Mother and Aunt Toni are already getting caught up with each other.
Angela Roberts
Monday, February 5, 2018
Our thoughts & prayers are with the family. Ms. Velma had a special place in our hearts. She will be missed. She is free from pain & is home with her husband now. Continue to seek God's word thru this tough time.
Our Love & condolences
Staff at Alcoa Pines