Doris Gean Taylor, 85, of Elkins, passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2021 in Fayetteville. She was born January 5, 1936 in Glendale, AR to Victor and Ruth Via Edwards.
She was preceded in death by her parents and husbands, R.A. Lynn and Orville Taylor.
Doris was previously a daycare director. She enjoyed hiking, dancing and playing scrabble. She was active in the Elkins Senior Center and was a member of Elkins First Baptist Church.
She is survived by sons, Bryan Lynn and wife, Mary Ann of Destin, FL, Richard Lynn and wife, Terry of Springdale and Steven Lynn and wife, Carrie of Houston, TX; daughters, Sharon Lockhart of Chattanooga, TN and Debeda Lynn of Longmont, CO; a brother, Victor Wayne Edwards; sisters, Betty Ann Owens of Star City, AR, Judie Songer of Little Rock, Jody Dickinson of Heber Springs and Laura Fowler of Lubbock, TX; 21 grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Friday, January 15, 2021 at Beard’s Chapel with Pastor Eldon Fowler officiating.
The family will receive friends from 9:00 AM until service-time at the funeral home on Friday.
Interment will follow in Kings Cemetery under the direction of Beard’s Chapel.
A precious lady! Her cheerful and kind personality will not soon be forgotten by those for whom she crossed paths. Mrs Lynn will be truly missed.
Rest in Love!
I became good friends with Doris when my Mom Betty Christian introduced us back at the Elkins Community Center dances back in 2005 or so. We hit it off immediately ! We laughed so hard at so many things ! Then I started going with my Mom to play Bingo and have lunch at the Elkins Sr Center. Never a dull moment with Doris ,Sarah, my Mom and myself. She was always a breath of fresh air ! And then Doris lived around the corner from my daughter’s family and Sarah lived two houses down. I know this is lengthy but i wanted to share this with you. So the Sr center director planned a trip to Oklahoma City to sightsee and go to a Thunders Basketball game. We stayed in the Hilton right next to the arena. After the game Doris ,Sara,Mom, and myself all changed into our pj’s and i tought all of them how to play a dice game called Left Right Center….and yes we played with money ! My Mom and I will greatly miss her ❤
I am so very sorry for your loss. I worked at the Elkins Senior Center for many years and had the pleasure of knowing Doris.
Doris never met a stranger and was always happy go lucky! She will be missed by many.
Sarah Green-Drummond
I am so very sorry for your loss. I had the honor and pleasure of Doris friendship for many years when I worked at the Elkins Senior Center. She was always such a happy go lucky individual and never met a stranger. She will be missed by many. May your family have peace and comfort surround you at this time.
I am sorry to read of the passing of Doris. I met Doris through my parents, Joe and Dean Fraley, at the Elkins Senior Center. She had a beautiful smile. My condolences to the family.
Guys I’m so so sorry to hear this , Ms Doris was the sweetest lady . Have faith in knowing that one day you will see her again in our heavenly home
We were saddened to learn of the sickness and death of Doris. We have many happy memories of all the years growing up in Glendale. The passage of time just makes the memories more precious. We ask that God be with you and your family at this sad time.
Sincerely
Jack & Becky Johnson
On behalf of the friends & members of First Baptist Church Elkins, I offer condolences on the passing of “Miss Doris.” I can see her in my mind’s eye now, on the left hand side of the worship center, fourth pew from the back, first seat off the aisle. She always wore a smile & had a kind word for everyone. She will be sorely missed. “Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his faithful servants.” Psalm 116:15
Doris was a sweet lady. Condolences to her family
At a time like this words cannot convey the sadness that I feel with the passing of Doris. My prayers and thoughts are with you at this time. Doris was a part of my life and she will be missed by many.
Doris will surely be missed. She always seemed happy, with a smile on her face. She is dancing in heaven.
Doris will surely be missed. She always seemed happy, with a smile on her face. She is dancing in heaven.
Our prayers and sympathy to the family. Doris was a pleasure to be around and so full of life. She will be missed by many.
I have only known Miss Doris for three years, but it didn’t take long to know what a special lady she was. I work at the Elkins Senior Center and the first day I was there, she made me feel welcome. Her smile and love of life was contagious. She loved playing games and dancing and was a joy to be around. She will truly be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with all her family and friends.
I have only known Miss Doris about three years. I work at the Elkins Senior Center and from the very first day, she made me feel welcome there. Her smile would light up the room and her eyes would sparkle. She loved to dance and play games and was joy to be around. She will truly be missed.My thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends.
It’s such a sad day for us at the Elkins Senior Activity and Wellness Center. It’s so hard to say good bye to Doris. She truly brought such joy to this center with her beautiful smile, always enjoying and living life to the fullest. Always up for a dance, or card game, a hike, always making friends with everyone, always gentle, and kind. It’s very hard to put into words how much we will miss this fine lady. May all her beauty and energy live on through everyone’s life she touched. We will miss Doris so very, very much. Good bye sweet friend.
My heart has been so heavy. I myself was going through pictures in my mom’s closet and found so many pictures of Aunt Doris..so cute, so sassy, just an absolute sweetheart! I’m going to miss her so much!
I am thankful and comforted to know that my mom has her sister there with her.