Pastor Joe Ann Taylor

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Pastor Joe Ann Taylor, a devoted wife, beloved mother, sister, grandmother, and faithful servant of the Lord, who departed this life on May 17, 2026, at her residence.

Pastor Joe Ann was born on November 1, 1955, a day that marked the beginning of a life filled with love, compassion, and devotion. As a pastor for Growing in Christ Outreach Ministries, Pastor Joe Ann spent her days spreading faith and kindness, ministering to those in need, and bringing comfort and guidance to many. Her unwavering love for the Lord was evident through her actions and dedication to visiting hospitals and nursing homes, where she offered prayers and counsel to those who needed them most.

In her free time, Pastor Joe Ann found joy in bowling and reading her Bible. Her favorite colors, red and white, were a testament to the vibrant and pure spirit she shared with the world. Described by those who knew her as very family-oriented, she leaves behind a community filled with memories of her warmth and generosity.

Pastor Joe Ann was preceded in death by her parents, Bill Badger and May Ella Frazier, her beloved daughter, Vera Gant, her brother, Isaiah Chaplain, and her sister, Veronica Scott.

She will be remembered by her husband Randell Taylor, her sons; Geroad Blake, Earl Taylor, and Jermaine (Verna) Ross, her daughters; Lisa Priester (Carl) and Cirpaysha Smith (Deniro), her brothers; William Frazier, Charles Frazier (Linell), Joseph Frazier, her sisters; Shirley Minor, Willie Pearl Griffin (William), and Denise Nichols and a host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Services to honor Pastor Joe Ann’s life will be held on Saturday, May 23, 2026, at 3:00 pm in the Carlson and Riggs Funeral Home Chapel. Her family invites all who knew and loved her to join in celebrating the remarkable life she lived and the profound impact she made on so many.

Pastor Joe Ann Taylor will forever be remembered for her unwavering faith, her dedication to family, and her boundless love that touched the hearts of all she encountered. She will be dearly missed, but her legacy will continue to inspire those who were fortunate enough to know her.