of Helena, AR
August 11, 1943 - September 14, 2018
Mary Ann Taylor, 75, of Helena, AR, passed away Friday, September 14, 2018. She was born August 11, 1943 in Helena, AR to the late Victor and Katherine (Padula) Deleo. Mary Ann was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Thomas Taylor, Jr. and daughter, Rebecca Taylor.
Mary Ann was a lifelong member of the St. Mary's Catholic Church in Helena. She was very active in church teaching R.C.I.A classes and Sunday school. Mary Ann devoted her life to the Lord and her family. She loved spending time with her grandkids. Mary Ann enjoyed cooking and would never let you go hungry. She was an avid animal lover. She had a green thumb with plants and enjoyed working in her yard. Mary Ann was loved very much by her friends and family, who will dearly miss her beautiful smile and nurturing ways.
Left to cherish her memory is her loving family, son, Thomas Taylor of Helena, daughters, Deborah Taylor of Helena, Jennifer (Joe) Howard of Tennessee, Rachel (Chris) Henry of Little Rock, and Kristin (Martin) Patton of Mayflower; grandchildren, Rylan Henry, Keaton and Elisabeth Patton, Josh and Ava Howard; special step-grandkids, Jacob, Lily and Joey Howard; brother, Frank (Rita) Deleo, sisters, Theresa (Ted) Keen and Catherine Swan.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00am, Friday, September 21, 2018 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, interment to follow at St. Mary's Cemetery in Helena.
In lieu of flowers, the family has asked for donations to be made in her name to St. Mary's Catholic Church, the Humane Society of the Delta or Meals on Wheels for Helena-West Helena Dogs.
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5 Condolence(s)
Maleia & Scptt Allan
Friday, September 21, 2018
Rachel, Chris, Rylan and family, we were blessed to have met both Mary Ann and Tom at Chris and Rachle's wedding. What a wonderful couple. Over the years Mary Anna and I exchanged correspondence and she was a sweet person who enjoyed her garden and a genuine lover of animals. Scott and I are blessed to have known both of them.
Our heartfelt sympathy to all of you.
Olevia
Thursday, September 20, 2018
Condolences to the entire family. I do not know Ms. Taylor just wish to offer words of comfort. Reading the wonderful comments about Ms. Taylor she was a nice lady who will be missed by all that knew and love her. May Almighty God we with and comfort all of you.
Martha Duke Manley
Tuesday, September 18, 2018
I grew up with Tommy Sr. Went to school with
him. We stayed in contact throughout his lifetime.
I had the great pleasure of meeting your
Mother and visited with her,in her home and
Via the phone.
May the great memories of the past and the
passing of time bring you comfort. Please accept
my condolences.
Susan & Ron Gore
Monday, September 17, 2018
We send our deepest sympathy to Maryanns family and friends we are distant cousins in Virginia our mothers were sisters Marianne is now reunited with all of our lost relatives prayers to you all
Kenneth Yancey
Monday, September 17, 2018
Mary Ann was the sweetest lady I have ever known. Her smile could warm up a cold room. She will be missed, but we know that she is now with our Lord & savior. Cherish the memories!