Aleta Kay Taylor

She was born to John and Vivian Taylor on February 4, 1949 in Endicott, New York.

As an Air Force "brat," Aleta lived in Libya, North Africa, Washington State and Western Oklahoma. She attended Burns Flat High School, Oklahoma where she previewed her leadership, athletic and academic abilities.

After graduating from the University of Oklahoma with a degree in design, she secured a job with Sears as a Point of Purchase (POP) display associate. In time, she was promoted to POP display manager of five stores in the Dallas area. When Sears offered her a promotion as their Southeast United States Regional POP display manager, she declined the promotion. She did not want to leave Dallas and her beloved church. Eventually, she went to work for Nortel Communications installing telephone systems in independent school districts and corporations around the country.

When Aleta was not working, she traveled here and abroad. Along the way she received training as a scuba diver. Her exploits on land and below the seas/oceans of the world are the things that most people only dream of.

Throughout her life, Aleta played several competitive sports. In her later years she discovered the game of pickleball and soon became an enthusiastic competitor. She remained a loyal fan of the Dallas Cowboys and the Oklahoma University women's softball team.

Aleta possessed a vibrant, outgoing and caring personality. In addition, she was appreciated for her generous spirit, strong leadership capabilities, and her penchant for a good laugh. She loved her family, her God and her church. Aleta was one of the founding members of Prestonwood Baptist Church in Plano, Texas. She served on the pastoral search committee, taught Bible classes and participated in a host of church activities.

Aleta is preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her brothers; Don Taylor, Universal City, Texas, Bruce Taylor, Phoenix, Arizona, and John Taylor, Durango, Colorado.

Her remains will rest close to her mother's at Restland Memorial Garden Cemetery, Dallas, Texas.