Shirley Ann Taylor, 73, of Morganton, NC, took her heavenly flight on Thursday, January 2, 2025 peacefully in her sleep.
Born in Burke County, NC on December 18, 1951, she was the daughter of the late Odell Icard and Azalee Annie Taylor Icard. Shirley was a member of Mt. Home Baptist Church and was known for her love of God, family, friends, life, and laughter. Her infectious smile would light up a room, and if you knew her you were blessed beyond measure. Shirley retired from Leviton – Southern Devices and enjoyed travel, Bingo, and thrift-store antiques. She also enjoyed collecting Pepsi-Cola salt and pepper shakers.
Those left to cherish her memory include her love of 34 years, Nathan Chapman; daughter, Tonya Wilson (Randy); grandchildren, Taressa Davis (Austin) and Caroline Clabaugh (Paxton, a.k.a. Billy); brother, Dean Icard (Vickie); sisters, Delores “Sissy” Cook (Tony) (her real life baby doll born on her 7th birthday) and Peggy Richardson (Bruce); sister-in-law, Vickie Taylor; nieces, Nicole Van Harken and Lindsay Moretz (Dustin); many cherished friends, some were very special, Brenda Osteen, Betty Bridges, Linda Prevette, Brenda Cornett, Jackie Greer, and Jenean Wilson.
In addition to her parents, Shirley was preceded in death by a brother, Clayton Taylor.
The family will receive friends from 2 to 5 p.m., Saturday, January 11, 2025 at Sossoman Funeral Home. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, January 12, 2025 at Mt. Home Baptist Church with Rev. Dr. Ed Yount, Rev. Rocky Hartman, and Rev. Ethan Cormer officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Mt. Home Baptist Church (mounthomebaptist.org) or to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (stjude.org).
“God called your name so softly that only you could hear, and no one heard the footsteps of angels drawing near. It broke our hearts to lose you, but you did not go alone, for part of us went with you the day God called you home.”
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Beautiful lady. Prayers for her family. I've only known her for a short time but always had a smile on her face.
I worked with Shirley for 20 plus years. That happy spirit of hers I wished could have spread all over the world it was beautiful with that beautiful smile. I loved her baking and she had shared her red velvet cake recipe that I still make today.❤️
She was with me when I met my husband James. She and I hung out all through school. We were Best Friends. I Will Sure miss her. We had a lot of good times together. She will always be loved and I will be there for her family if they need me. Love, Rose Johnson
Comforting thoughts and prayers to all. May God wrap his arms of comfort and peace around each of you. Tonya, Taressa love you
My thoughts and prayers are with the family and Nathan. Shirley will be a true ANGEL in Heaven because she was a true ANGEL here on earth. Enjoyed the years that I worked with Shirley at Leviton.
We are so sorry to hear this. Our prayers and thoughts are with you through this sad time. May Gods Grace give you comfort for now and days to come. We love you all.
Aww my friend I hate this. We just chatted last week. You will be greatly missed.
Shirley was a very sweet lady and always had a smile.I was Blessed to know and work with her.My thoughts and Prayers are with those that survive her.May God give You Strength and Comfort in the days ahead.
Prayers for the family, I work with Shirley at Leviton She always had a smile on her face.She was such a sweet person.