- Date Of Birth: May 29, 1937
- Date Of Death: December 31, 2012
- State: California
Viewing for family and friends on Wednesday, January 9, 2013 from 5 to 8 PM at the Mortuary.
DORA LEE WILLIAMS-TAYLOR was born May 29, 1937 in Hope, Arkansas to the union of Fred and Helen Williams. The family relocated to San Diego in 1940. Dora attended Sherman Elementary, Memorial Junior and San Diego High School where she graduated in 1955.
Upon graduation, she moved to Santa Monica, California to live with relatives. She returned to San Diego in 1957, where she was re-united with Leroy John Taylor and began a three year courtship. They were united in Holy Matrimony on November 5, 1960. From this union was born two sons, John A. Taylor and Michael R. Taylor.
Dora was a skilled nurse for over thirty years and worked at various centers and private care. Dora was affectionately called “DoDo” by her many nieces and nephews and “Nana” by her grandchildren. She was a pillar of strength, a voice of truth, and told the truth whether you liked it or not!
During the 1970s, she was active in the community, devoting her time to Skyline Pop Warner and Little League. Dora’s family consisted of many nieces, nephews, five grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren, along with two daughter-in-laws. During her life, she had many close and dear friends. DoDo was always there to offer her help and support.
Her health began to decline, but she kept her waking trust and faith in the Lord. Her motto was, “Wait on the Lord”. On December 31, 2012, Dora was called home to rest by the Lord. She will be missed by many, remembered by all, a wonderful and cherished life that was completed. Dora always wanted to hear, “Well done thy good and faithful servant.”
Dora was preceded in death by her mother and father, her sister, Freddie Lee Crosley and brother, Dean Williams.
Dora leaves to treasure rich and happy memories of a beautiful life, her devoted husband, Leroy J. Taylor; sons: John A. Taylor (Vanessa Taylor), Michael R. Taylor and (Kathy Jo Taylor); grandchildren: Trenel A. Taylor, Kaya L.Taylor, Michael R. Taylor, Jr., Kaila B. Taylor and Kamryn M.R. Taylor; great-grandchildren: Bret Taylor and Ka’iulani A.R.
