Edythe Kelly Taylor age 91 died Friday, May 21, 2010 in Arkadelphia. She was born April 18, 1919 in Clark County the daughter of Rolly and Grace Cook Kelly. She was a Christian and the oldest member of the Hollywood Baptist Church. She was retired from Levi Strauss and Company. Mrs Taylor was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, a sister, husband Marzell, son Ross and an infant grandson.
Survivors include one daughter, Pat (Gene) Banks of Arkadelphia, one brother, Duell (Sue) Kelly of Okolona, three grandchildren, Byron (Donna) Taylor, Tonia (Dewey) McMillan and Geno (Stephanie) Banks all of Arkadelphia, and six great grandchildren.
Graveside funeral services will be 11 AM Tuesday in the Carter Cemetery with Rev. Larry Bloomfield officiating. Visitation will be 6-8 PM Monday at the Ruggles-Wilcox Funeral home in Arkadelphia.
Memorials may be made to the Carter Cemetery Fund c/o Stephanie Banks, 5796 Hwy 51 South, Arkadelphia, AR 71923.
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