Williest Martin Taylor made her transition to be with the Lord on March 2, 2019. She was born to Frederick Douglas and Ioma Martin on August 27, 1928 in Ferda, Arkansas, Jefferson County. She is survived by daughters Irma Madden and Caroline (Carlos) Corbin, two grandchildren, Larry N. Jr. and Erica L. Madden, seven great- grandchildren, Darrien, Ciara, LaQuanda, Keyera, Larry N. III and Donita Madden and Darius King. Surviving sister, Vannie Couch. Preceded in death spouse Earnest H. Taylor, siblings Selza, Ches, JD, Floyd and RC Martin and Vera and Freddie Martin. Services to be held Friday, March 8, 2019 at Second Baptist Church, 1709 John Barrow Road, Little Rock, Arkansas. Viewing: 9:30 to 10 p.m. Funeral Services immediately after. Burial at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery, 1501 West Maryland Ave., North Little Rock, Arkansas. Services entrusted to Premier Funeral Home 1518 S. Battery St. Little Rock, Ark. 72202.

Published March 7, 2019