Anita Louise Edmonson Taylor
Anita Louise Edmonson Taylor, 81, of Benton, passed away April 14, 2022.
She was born on June 9, 1940, in Bauxite, to the late DF and Ora Imogene Edmonson. Anita attended both Bauxite and Benton Public Schools. She graduated in 1958 from Benton Public School. After high school, she worked at Moses Melody Shop in Little Rock where she met her husband. Anita worked many years at Walton’s Office Supplies in Downtown Benton, as well as, being a homemaker, wife, and mother. She also worked as a preschool teacher at Bryant First Southern Baptist Church. Anita was a devoted member of Calvary Baptist Church for 50 years. She served at church by teaching Mission Friends, helping with the youth choir and being a member of the adult choir for many years. Anita enjoyed reading novels, going to movies, cooking and most of all helping with her two grandchildren. She loved her family unconditionally. Anita always carried a smile and never complained. She was a caregiver to her husband for several years while he was battling Alzheimers.
She is preceded in death by her parents; a brother, David P. Edmonson; nephew, Darren Edmonson; and her husband of 48 years, Mickey Taylor.
Anita is survived by her daughter, Jennifer Douglas (Eric); grandson, Jonathan Douglas; granddaughter, Taylor Mcmillan (Jack); great-grandson, Ethan Mcmillan; great-granddaughters, Lorraine and Mckenna Mcmillan; sister, Cherry Wolf (Larry); brother, Jim Edmonson (Judy); sister-in-law, Brenda Edmonson, and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be 9:30 to 10 a.m. Monday, April 18, at Ashby Funeral Home, with services beginning at 10 a.m. Graveside services will be 2:30 p.m. Monday, April 18, at Oakland Cemetery in Warren. Rev. Ken Bernard will be officiating.
Family Comments: Special thanks to her caregivers, Favor Care, Pleasant Hills Private Care, and
Alcoa Pines.
Memorials may be made to Saline Memorial Hospice or Calvary Southern Baptist Church.
Online guest book at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.
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