Rhea P. Taylor, age 76, passed away Monday, May 20, 2019 after a lengthy illness. Born in Fall River, MA a daughter of the late Thomas C. and the late Andrea F. (Juenesse) Taylor she lived overseas for many years before relocating to Portsmouth.
A graduate of the former Jesus Mary Academy she worked as a phlebotomist for Dr. Moudad for many years. A member of the choir at St. Barnabas Church she enjoyed singing, politics and spending time with her family which she felt was the most precious gift of all. She will be missed and remembered as the kindest soul one could meet.
She is survived by one son, Kevin J. Taylor and his companion Christine Xavier of Bristol; two granddaughters, Bethany Anne Taylor of Buffalo, NY and Kaylee Anne Taylor of Bristol and her loving friend Roland Levesque.
Her Funeral Mass will be held Friday, May 31, 2019 at 10:00 AM in St. Mary’s Church, 330 Wood St., Bristol. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her honor to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1905.