This
memorial was created by her daughters, Lyn, Lory, and Lana in honor of Kay "Ma Kay" Lynn
Taylor-Smith of Alma, Georgia. Kay was born on January 20, 1939 in
Eastman and passed on May 14, 2020. Kay was an outwardly beautiful
woman, but you were deceived if you thought that was all there was to
her and her life. To know Kay was to love Kay. She loved Jesus and
her friends and family deeply. One of her best qualities was that she
could talk to anyone and make them feel important and at ease.
Kay
was born to H.I. and Alma Robertson in Eastman, Georgia. The family
moved to Alma, Georgia in 1942. Kay has one loving, devoted sister,
Anne Deen(George) who still lives in Alma. Anne remembers her little
sister as beautiful with big eyes. "Kay had a pet chicken that
she carried everywhere" Anne remembers with a laugh.
Kay
and Wayne Jones (Sonny) Taylor were married on November 24, and were
married for over 57 years; parted by Sonny's death in 2011. They have three daughters, Kristy Lyn
(Alfred), Lory Ann (Tyler,) and Lana Lee (Sam) affectionally referred
to as "the girls". They lived on the family farm in the
south-eastern corner of Bacon County where tobacco, corn, wheat,
and pine trees were grown. Kay could often be found walking in the cool, shade
of the pine trees to one of the farm's ponds. After raising their girls, Kay
& Sonny were able to travel extensively. Their travels took them
all over the world including places like Hawaii, Italy, Spain, and
Russia. Kay also went on several mission trips to Haiti, Jamaica, and Nicaragua.
Kay
was a proficient woman in many roles throughout her life. Kay worked
as a high school librarian, real estate agent, government tobacco
auditor, and later in life as the manager of Sonny W Taylor Farm
LLLP. Kay was revered perhaps most famously in her capacity as an
accomplished hostess and homemaker with a delightful meal and
conversation always effortlessly on hand.
Kay
and Sonny dedicated themselves in service to the Lord at Elizabeth
Chapel Church for over 50 years. While Sonny oversaw numerous
operations of the church, Kay poured herself into the music and
youth. Kay led the choir, sang, and played both the piano and the
organ. Her heart was especially drawn to the young women. She was an
amazing listener, and guided many young women in their faith to fall
in love with Jesus. A dear portion of their lives they attended
Trinity United Methodist Church where they formed precious
relationships Kay continued to cherish throughout her life. The last
7 years of her life were shared with her husband, M.E. Smith.
Kay
was beloved by many and will be dearly missed by all of her treasured
friends and family. The family will celebrate her life with a private service.If you would like to honor Kay, in lieu of flowers please send donations to the Elizabeth Chapel Memorial Fund, c/o Jeanne Taylor, 110 Bush Road, Alma, Georgia, 31510.