Ruth Taylor

Mrs. Floy Ruth Taylor, age 73, of Brownsville passed away Sept 26, 2012 after a long and hard-fought battle with cancer. She was born in Brownsville Oct. 5, 1938 to Floyd and Winnie Maude Winchester. She was a devoted member of Holly Grove Baptist Church and a long time employee of Jim McAdams State Farm Insurance Agency. She enjoyed gardening, reading, her dear friends, and most of all her loving family. Ruth was an amazing woman full of grace, strength, and love. She was a rare gift and inspiration to all who knew and loved her. Ruth is survived by her loving husband of 54 years, William Jerry Taylor, Brownsville,TN; two sons: Jeff (Kim) Taylor of Tampa, FL and Brent (Kaye) Taylor of Bells, TN; four grandchildren: Brooks Taylor of Martin, TN; Austin Taylor and Lauren Taylor of Tampa, FL; Ayden Taylor of Bells, TN; three brothers: James (Brenda) Winchester of Estill Springs, TN; David (Cathy) Winchester of Shelbyville, KY; Harvey Lee (Pat) Winchester of Brownsville, TN. Visitation will be on Friday from 5-7 pm at Lea & Simmons Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Saturday at 10 am in the Lea & Simmons Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Ralph Brown officiating. Burial will follow in Brownsville Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to: Holly Grove Baptist Church, 8488 Poplar Corner Rd., Bells, TN 38006.