Gussie Retha Taylor, age 92, of Gardendale, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, August 24, 2021. Gussie was born March 8, 1929.
Gussie was a member of Central Baptist Church. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who dedicated her life to the care and support of her family.
Gussie was preceded in death by her parents: Wayman and Evie Stapp; her loving husband: Elijah Rufus Taylor and seven siblings: Iree Dooley, Dorothy Petty, LaBelle Stapp, Jeneva Powell, Arzel Danley, Victor Stapp, and J.C. Stapp.
Gussie is survived by one son: Dale Taylor; two daughters: Susan Rogers and Sandra Franklin; two grandchildren: Brandy Franklin and Nan Hughes and her husband: Scott Hughes; two great-grandchildren: Hope Hughes and Faith Hughes and several other family members and friends.
A graveside service for Gussie was held Friday, August 27, 2021 at Oakwood Memorial Gardens in Gardendale, Alabama.