ANNIE’S OBITUARY

Annie Bell Ray Taylor, age 94, of Winnfield, LA, peacefully passed into the arms of Jesus Sunday, April 19, 2026 at the Winn Parish Medical Center. Born on October 5, 1931, “Maw Maw T” lived a long and blessed life and was surrounded by her beloved family to the very end. Anyone who knew her was well aware of how much her family meant to her. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Annie Bell’s days were filled with her home, gardening, gorgeous flowers, cooking, and
more. Anyone who came by was welcomed by her kind, giving spirit. Upon leaving, guests frequently left with fresh vegetables, a flower cutting, or other treat. Her most treasured gifts, however, were the MANY quilts she made through the years for every member of the family and many others, including her great-great grandchildren to come.

In earlier years, Annie Bell worked as a cook at Atlanta High School for one year before going to the Winn Parish Medical Center. For 28 years she was a cook, serving for several years as the Dietary Manager.
A faithful member of the Atlanta Baptist Church, Annie Bell loved everyone, but treasured her Sunday School class, the guys that doted on her with hugs and kisses, and obviously, her grands and great-grandchildren who all stopped to give her a kiss on
their way in.

Mrs. Taylor is preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Dennis Willard Taylor, her parents, James Walter and Francis Katherine Ray, 2 sisters – Jewel Ray Luther and Bessie Ray Langley, 1 brother, Reese Ray, and grandsons Jason and Jesse Taylor.

Family gatherings were always special to Annie Bell. From the single table the family started with, growing to fill up the kitchen and finally spilling over throughout the house and onto the porch were her survivors: 3 Children – Jimmie Taylor (wife Lorraine), Wanda Kay Taylor, and Terry Taylor (wife Beverly); 6 grandchildren – Nikki Hanson (Lavon), Amanda Rouse (John), Melanie McAllister (Brian), Lacey Hylton (Chris), Melinda Lummus (Gerry), and Seth Taylor; 12 great-grandchildren – Alexis and Will Hanson; Lauren, Harleigh, & John Michael Rouse; Madelyn, Andrew, Kaitlyn, & Grace McAllister; Christian & Carter Hylton; and Emma Lummus.

Friends were invited to visit the family Tuesday April 21, at Southern Funeral Home from 5-8 p.m. and again on Wednesday, April 22, from 9 – 11 a.m. at Atlanta Baptist Church. The service will begin at 11 with Rev. Chad James and Rev. Brian McAllister officiating, with burial following at Iatt Cemetery.
Pallbearers: Lavon Hanson, Chris Hylton, John Rouse, Gerry Lummus, Seth Taylor, Will Hanson. and Andrew McAllister; Honorary pallbearers: Christian Hylton, John Michael Rouse, Carter Hylton, and Justin Hines.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Atlanta Baptist Church Building Fund.