Dorothy Hughes Taylor
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Our loving mother, Dorothy Virginia Hughes Taylor (Cordova, Tennessee) passed away peacefully at her home on July 23, 2022 at the age of 94 and went to live with Jesus.
She was born to Lewis and Ruby Hughes on July 31, 1927. After graduating from High School, Dorothy worked for the Department of Defense during WWII and later met her husband, Elmer Taylor when he returned from the war. Together they had two children, Ronnie and Debbie.
She was a devoted member of Bellevue Baptist Church for 36 years and always made sure her children went to church. She was a wonderful mother and she was always there when we needed her.
She was predeceased by her loving husband, Elmer Taylor. She is survived by her son Ronnie Taylor (Karen) and daughter Debbie Koren (Mike) as well as one granddaughter Amy Alsup (Matthew) , four grandsons Daniel Taylor (Michelle) , Mark Taylor (Morgan), Michael Koren (Stephanie), John Taylor Koren (Maggie), and five great grandchildren Parker Taylor, Carson Taylor, Presley Alsup , Ryleigh Alsup, and Bryson Taylor. She is also survived by her sister Mary Louise Gillespie.
Funeral Service will be conducted on Friday, July 29, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. at Memorial Park Funeral Home, 5668 Poplar Avenue, Memphis TN 38119 in the Fireside Chapel. The Taylor Family will receive friends prior to the service starting at 9:00 a.m. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or a charity of your choice.