Hazel Kathryn Taylor, age 70 of Nashville, TN passed away March 27, 2018 in Hendersonville, TN. Mrs. Taylor was born June 25, 1947 in Nashville, TN to Ernest Kenneth Hinson and the former Mary Etta Sutton.
Mrs. Taylor was a proud graduate of East High School in Nashville. She married Thomas Richard Taylor on March 25, 1977 in Greensboro, NC, where they lived for several years before moving back to Nashville, TN. They had recently celebrated their 41st wedding anniversary. She worked as a school crossing guard, church janitor, and nanny for several families over the years. She loved children, and many young people thought of her as a second mom. She was a woman of strong faith and was very involved in Eastland Baptist Church and Dalewood Baptist Church, working in the nursery and various children’s and young adult programs within those churches. She was very proud of her grandchildren. She enjoyed reading, playing games with family, and eating a good slice of cheesecake. She will be remembered for her patience, generosity regardless of how little she had, her great sense of humor, and her ability to find the good in anyone and in any situation.
Mrs. Taylor was preceded in death by her parents, her daughter, Melanie Ruth Taylor; and brothers, Arnold Hinson, Ernest Hinson, and Edwin Hinson.
She is survived by her husband, Thomas Richard Taylor; son, Martin Eliot (Hope Wray) Taylor; daughter, Mary Sue (Jason) Martin; brothers, Eric Sutton Hinson and Eliot Cowan Hinson; grandchildren, Hannah Katelynn and Zoe Ruth Martin; and Hope’s daughter, Darcy Cannon.
A memorial service will be conducted at 3 P.M., Friday, March 30, 2018 at Eastland Baptist Church.
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Amy Durham
I am sad to hear of Katie’s death, but so excited for her graduation! She was an amazing woman who always encouraged and loved every person she encountered. So thankful I was blessed with knowing her.
Susan Fontyn
Thinking of your family today. You are in my prayers.
Stephen & Nancy Lechiara
Sorry to hear about Katie. Prayers for you and your family
Jan Lauffer baggett
I loved Katie! Over many years, I had the priveledge of teaching her children dance. Katie was a cheerleader for all of us and dedicated to her family. Her kindness and generosity of spirit will live on in so many of the lives she touched. Lifting Tommy, Mary Sue, Marty and all the family up as they say goodbye to this angel~ 🙏
Carrie Faith Suenaga (Toby)
Ma Katie, you will be sorely missed, but thanks be to God for the certainty of our reunion in the skies. You were always welcoming, always listening, always loving and caring, and always making us laugh. High school was the best because of that feeling I always had another home and another church home too. I’m truly grateful for your life. My thoughts and prayers and love are with your family today. Love always, Toby
Jennifer Dumas
Sending our condolences to your family. We will keep you all in prayer.