Lela Taylor

The life of Lela Mae Taylor began when she blessed her mother, Willie Mae Coleman with her birth on June 16, 1931, in Montgomery, Alabama. She was the first child born in the family. She was raised surrounded by her brothers, Willie, Washington, Lester, Melvin and her sisters, Elizabeth, Christine, Beverly, Eloise, Juliette and Juanita. As a child, Lela enjoyed going to her great grandmother's home; who was affectionately called "Mama." Lela received her formal education in Alabama, where she graduated from high school. She was the proud mother of two beautiful daughters, Toni and Diane. They remember her as kind and nurturing mother, whose pride and joy was the care and nurture of her family. She was later blessed with seven grandchildren, Omar, Keyana, LaTrisha, Latasha, Mykala, Michael, and Roland, They enjoyed spending holidays together, making cookies, donuts, shopping, and most of all her wake up Happy Birthday song done in her unique style. She was also blessed with 8 great grandchildren, who were an additional source of joy and pride in her life. Lela was a fun loving woman who enjoyed life and those she encircled. She was a Homemaker and took great pride in caring for her family. In her free time, she enjoyed card games, watching western movies and on occasion, a little dancing. She was outspoken, dependable and enjoyed spending quality time with family and friends. A woman of faith and belief in the Lord, Lela enjoyed watching and listening to the various gospel channels and programs and serving the Lord in spirit and in truth. She believed that everyone should have Jesus in their hearts and mind. She will be missed by all who were fortunate enough to have known this kind and wonderful lady. To know Lela was to love her. Lela Mae Taylor departed this life on February 15, 2014, in Sarasota, Florida. Those left to cherish her memory and mourn her loss include, 2 daughters, Toni Taylor of Denver and Diane L. (Monte) Parker of Sarasota, FL; 1 brother, Melvin (Denise) Montgomery of Gary, IN; 5 sisters, Elizabeth (Monroe) Watkins, Covington, GA, Christine Edwards of Denver, CO, Beverly Okesanjo of Gary, IN, Eloise (Clarence) Mayfield of Denver, CO and Juliette Ellis of Aurora, CO; 7 Grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins other relatives and many friends.

Funeral Home: Pipkin Braswell Funerals and Cremations - 6601 East Colfax Avenue, Denver, CO
Visitation: 2/22/2014 at 10:00 AM - Pipkin Braswell Chapel of Peace - 6601 East Colfax Avenue, Denver, CO
Service: 2/22/2014 at 2:00 PM - Pipkin Braswell Chapel of Peace - Denver, CO