Norma Mae Taylor

Norma M. Ellerd Taylor, 68, left this life September 24, 2015. She was born September 30, 1946 in Benton, Arkansas to the late John and Agnes Laing Ellerd. Norma had a love of teaching Sunday School for over thirty years. She was a member of Christ is the Answer Fellowship. She had many hobbies-name it and she would try it. Norma retired from Saline Memorial Hospital after 41 years of service. Preceding her in death are her husband of 43 years, Gary Taylor; son, Tim Taylor; parents; and brother, James Middlebrooks. Left to cherish her memories are son, Gary Todd Taylor and wife Carmen of Benton; two daughters, Tammy Justice and husband Andrew of Paron and Kelly Epperson and husband Jesse of Benton; three grandchildren, Dallas and Morgan Justice, and Sophie Taylor; two brothers, Will Middlebrooks of Benton and Marvin Middlebrooks and wife Lois of Fort Worth, Texas; several nieces and nephews; and many relatives and friends who loved Norma and will miss her always. Visitation will be held from 2–4 p.m. Sunday, September 27, 2015 at Smith-Benton Funeral Home, 322 N. Market St., Benton, Arkansas 72015. Funeral service, officiated by Bro. Jeff Harrison and Bro. Lloyd Reece, will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, September 28, 2015 at Smith-Benton Funeral Home. Burial to follow at Fowler Cemetery in Paron, Arkansas assisted by Dallas Justice, Jason Gibson, Greg Middlebrooks, Allen Middlebrooks, Scott Epperson, and Tony Garrin. Online guestbook: www.SmithFamilyCares.com.