A Celebration of Life Service was held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 6, 2023, at McKibben and Guinn Funeral Home in Grenada for Shirley Tribble Taylor, 84, who died on Tuesday, May 2. Burial followed in Wayside Cemetery in Scobey. Bro. Hal Johnson and Bro. Charles Willis officiated. Visitation for family and friends was held two hours prior to the service time on Saturday, May 6, at McKibben and Guinn.
Shirley was born on Feb. 3, 1939, in Scobey, the daughter of the late William “Doc” Jenkins and the late Priscilla Tribble. An alumna of John Rundle High School Class of 1957, she continued her education at Jackson Commercial College. Following her studies, she met and married James B. “Sonny” Taylor Sr. The couple managed Taylor Construction Company for 36 years before retiring and continuing to operate their rental business. They spent 58 years together before Sonny’s death in 2016.
Shirley was known as a devoted wife and loving mother and grandmother, who cherished time with her family. She loved growing flowers, sewing, reading mystery novels and watching classic films. Many a day, she could be found working in her yard or in one of her greenhouses. Once she was asked, “What is your favorite flower?” Her reply was simple, “All of them!”
Shirley was a devout Christian throughout her life. Her faith was the foundation of her life; she lived it well. Shirley will be deeply missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing her. Her legacy of faith, love, kindness and generosity will live on through her family and friends.
In addition to her parents, her husband, James B. “Sonny” Taylor, and one brother, Winfred Jenkins Tribble, preceded Shirley in death.
Survivors include, her three children, Benny (Ruthie) Taylor, Sheree Taylor and Tina (Scottie) Garlington; four grandchildren, Lee Taylor-Penn, Haley (Seth) Porter, Taylor (Jacob) Brown and Ella Claire Garlington; one great grandchild, Caroline Taylor-Penn; one brother, Jake (Anita) Tribble, and a host of nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers were Scottie Garlington, Jacob Brown, Jimmy Morrow, Joe Lee McCristion, Lee Holly and Greg Ledbetter.
The family would like to thank Dr. Martin Weiss and Dr. Todd Edwards for their exceptional care and compassion.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be directed to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, Tenn.
Online condolences can be expressed to the family at www.mckibbenandguinn.com
McKibben and Guinn Funeral Service in Grenada was in charge of arrangements.
