Ethel Mitchell Taylor

Ethel Mitchell Taylor, 95, of Lynchburg passed away Thursday, February 18, 2021 at Lynchburg Health and Rehab. She was the wife of the late James Taylor. Born in Dry Fork, Virginia on September 2, 1925 she was a daughter of the late Beverly Mitchell and Laila Mitchell. She was a retired clerk with Rivermont Dry Cleaners and a former employee of The Cotton Mill and Blue Buckle Overall Company. Ethel was a devoted member of Love and Truth Community Church. She was preceded in death by five brothers, Edward Mitchell, Daniel Mitchell, Beverly Mitchell, Ralph Mitchell, and Neal Mitchell; two sisters, Bernice Holly and Hallie Amos. Ethel is survived by, three daughters, Jewel Rowland of Lynchburg, Betty Krantz of Spout Springs, and Norma Wade of Altavista; three step-children, Calvin Taylor of Concord, Larry Taylor of Patrick Springs, Va., and Sylvia Bullard of North Carolina; 10 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and numerous great great-grandchildren. A graveside service will be conducted 11:00 am Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at Fort Hill Memorial Park with Pastor Ron Cannon Officiating. Ethel will be available for viewing from 9:00 am until 5:00 pm on Monday, February 22, 2021 at Whitten Timberlake Chapel. A memorial Service will be held at 1:30 pm Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at Truth and Love Community Church. To send online condolences to the family, please visit www.whittentimberlake.com. Whitten Timberlake Chapel is serving the family, (434) 239-0331.