COMO, N.C.—Willie Simmons Taylor, 86, widow of Howard Kelly Taylor Sr., died June 7, 2008, at Southampton Memorial Hospital.

Born in Southampton County, she was a daughter of the late Samuel Raymond and Odell Bryant Simmons.

Mrs. Taylor was retired from Union Camp Corporation as a secretary in the paper mill after 25 plus years of service. She was a member of Buckhorn Baptist Church where she served as Sunday School teacher and organist for over 50 years.

Survivors include her daughter, Shera Dare Wheeler of Como; her son, Howard K. Taylor Jr. of Suffolk; one sister, Shirley Snead and husband Bobby of Franklin; two grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews, including two special nieces, Michele Snead and Kristen Peele.

A funeral service was conducted Tuesday

at Wright Funeral Home, Franklin, with the Revs. Thomas Caulkins and John Hackney officiating.

Interment followed in Buckhorn Baptist Church Cemetery, Como.

Condolences may be offered at

www.wrightfuneralhome.org