Birth date: Dec 5, 1926 Death date: Jul 9, 2014
Annabel Ransom Taylor, 87, passed away July 9, 2014. She was born December 5, 1926 in Bridgeport, IL to Bertha G. and Orville Ransom. During World War II, she served as a Cadet Corps Nurse. She graduated from the Baptist Memorial Read Obituary
Jim & Pam Fort purchased the Serene Retreat for the family of Annabel Ransom Taylor.
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I am feeling such a loss for everyone who knew Ms. Annabel. I just saw her obituary in the newspaper and was taken back to the time she and I worked on the same unit at the Memphis VA Medical Center. I’m now retired from VA having wonderful memories of many incredibly dedicated caregivers with your Mom at the top of the list. I came to know her during my first year of employment and would see her each morning when I came to work and she was getting off night shift almost always staying later than others to make sure everything was completed and documented. She was the same age as my Mom and while I didn’t spend a lot of time with her, I loved her. She was a beautiful Christian lady so genuine, warm, welcoming, sweet, caring, fun-loving and a truly dedicated and hardworking nurse. I recall her sharing stories of when she first became a nurse and worked in military and with veterans. I went on to other jobs within the hospital no longer working on same unit with Ms. Annabel but I recall her returning after her retirement to help when needed and seeing her occasionally. The early impression she left on me is one that helped to keep me going through the years at VA and reminded me why I was there. Thinking of Ms. Annabel now reminds me of a saying by Maya Angelou: “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” My sincere condolences to your family, LaVelle Poyner
Saddened to learn of Annabel’s passing but comforting to know she is with the Lord. We are sorry we cannot attend services on Saturday but know we will be praying during service time. All of you are like family to us in a sense. We have enjoyed being a part of many celebrations together. To our dear closest friends, April and Mike: we love you and hold our friendship deep in our hearts. We loved Annabel and have happy memories of her and are blessed to have known her. And, April, your mom did have the most uncomfortable couch, EVER! Please don’t take it to your house! You may have to explain to everyone else.The children, grandchildren and great grandchildren: You have been greatly blessed having Annabel Taylor in your lifeLynn and Beverly Erwin Jonesboro, AR 72401
Walking down the main street of Memphis one day when I was 13 with Annie–I am sure I must have been tripping her or something because she stopped –took her hands placed them on my shoulders–looked me directly in the eyes & said — “Now Bete — who do you think you are??–you are not extreamly pretty– You are not extreamly ugly— you are more or less like everyone else on the street–no one is looking at you–so stop thinking that they are–I mentioned this to her a couple months ago while we talked & she laughed & said — Bete I would’nt say that—I said yes you did & it was the wisest–best thing anyone ever said to me—I grew up so shy — was forever thinking everyone saw me as this poor – pitiful chid with whatever I thought was poor& pitiful—her lesson clicked & I never felt that again–I had been so miserable all my life feeling just as she had discribed me — I applied this so many times thu out my life & become a very happy girl–each time I applied it I would laugh & think of her–She was my star–She was my hero–She was my idol–The most wise –The best Christian–She Taught me my love of reading-She always knew & did the best she could from a distance & while being a wife/mothe/while working outside her home to also be as close to my mom as she could too. I will forever be greatful to our Heavenly Fatherfor giving me His Best Child to help me over the lumps of life & help me prepare to go home to Him SomeDay—-See You Annia=
