Obituary of Ruth Taylor

TaylorRuth Ruth Taylor Ruth Taylor, age 93, of Buckhannon, WV retired to her Heavenly Home on Saturday, February 24, 2007. She was born November 5, 1913 in Queens, WV, a daughter of the late Albert C. and A. Lelah Hoover Wamsley. On October 4, 1937 she married Rev. Don. C. Taylor who preceded her in death on June 20, 1958. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Simon, Morris and Doyle Wamsley. She is survived by one daughter, Ruthine Gee and husband Lee D. Jr. of Buckhannon; two granddaughters, Keturah Frye and husband Ron of Buckhannon and Lelah Heater and husband Robbie of Buckhannon; great-grandchildren, Corey, Shane, Kari, Sean, Taylor, Nikki, Darren and Rashelle, all of Buckhannon; one sister, Mescal Pugh of Buckhannon; two sisters-in-law, Stella Wamsley of Elkins, WV and Maxine Wamsley of Tallmansville, WV; one brother-in-law, Col. C.R. Dorsey and wife Helen of Virginia Beach, VA; many nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of kind and loving friends. Mrs. Taylor was an active member of the First United Methodist Church, Buckhannon from 1958 until her health limited her activity, serving on several boards and committees through the years. She was a graduate of Upshur County High School, West Virginia Wesleyan College, and West Virginia University masters program in education. Mrs. Taylor taught in the Upshur County Schools for 21 years before retiring in 1978, but substituted for several years thereafter. She was active in the West Virginia Education Assoc., serving as a delegate to many state, regional and national meetings. Mrs. Taylor was very dedicated to her God, her Church and her family. Friends will be received Tuesday, February 27, 2007 from 4-9 PM at the Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held 2 PM Wednesday at the First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Damon Rhodes officiating. Burial will follow in the Heavner Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church of Buckhannon Scholarship Fund or the Upshur County Parish House in Buckhannon. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.polingstclair.com. Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Visitation Tuesday, February 27, 2007 from 4-9 PM Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home Funeral Service Lie in State From 1-2 PM Wednesday, February 28, 2007 at 2 PM First United Methodist Church Burial Heavner Cemetery