Phyllis J. Taylor

Phyllis J. Taylor, of Kingsport, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Wednesday April 1, 2020 at her residence. She loved the Lord and was a shining example of a Christian daughter, wife, mother, sister and aunt. Phyllis worked for several doctors in the Kingsport area, retiring from her nursing career, which she loved dearly. She loved people and had a heart of gold. Cooking was one of her many God-given talents that she shared with everyone whether it be a delicious cake, her famous homemade chili or cooking for LOVE meals with her church. She was a member of Cedar Grove Missionary Baptist Church and later attended Tabernacle Baptist Church till her death. She was preceded in death by her parents, Denver and Cleatis Pierce; sister, Wanda Baxter; brother, Bobby Pierce; mother and father-in-law, George and Blanche Taylor. Phyllis is survived by her husband of 55 years, E Wayne Taylor; daughter, Kimberly Wright and husband Michael; grand-dog, Holly; along with several nieces and nephews. Due to the current restrictions on group gatherings a private graveside service will be held for the family with Dr. Cecil Sturgill officiating. Honorary pallbearers will be Don Shipley, John Whittington, Jackie Baxter, Jeremy Patterson, Richard Hunsaker and Jack Casey. A memorial service will be held at a later date.