Mother Earnestine Taylor, 71, of Madison, Fla., entered the sunset of her earthly life on Tuesday, July 13, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jake Taylor and Mamie James; her companion of more than 35 years, Westley Morgan; and siblings: Willie Lewis, Margaret Harris, Joyce Crawford, and Annie Mae Denson.
Celebration of Life Services, with COVID-19 restrictions, will be held 2 p.m., Saturday, July 24, in the sanctuary of Mt. Zion House of Prayer, 700 SW Horry Avenue, in Madison. Public Viewing and Visitation will be held 4-7 p.m., Friday, July 23, in the chapel of J.P. Moore Mortuary, 379 W. Base Street, Madison, (850) 973-6677.
Mother Earnestine loved the Lord and demonstrated that love in the way she related to her fellow man. She let everything she did to be done in love. She loved her family and enjoyed the special times shared together. She always loved those whose lives she encountered on a daily basis.
She developed a work ethic early in life, and she worked faithfully at various jobs to help provide for her family. Her work experiences ranged from working at the peach orchid, to cooking at Hillcrest Dairy Bar (Restaurant), to finally becoming a Home Health Care Aide. Wherever she worked, she left a permanent impression.
Pastime enjoyment for her included hours of fishing, cooking delicious meals, and watching her favorite television shows of the past - especially Gunsmoke, The Rifleman and Bonanza, testing her spelling skills for Wheel of Fortune and trying to understand the daily complicated lifestyles and situations of her favorite soap-opera stars.
Earnestine's love and legacy will continue to live in the hearts of those who loved and knew her. Forever cherishing her memory while mourning her passing are her children, Sandy (Belinda) Turner, Eric (Teaktha) Turner, Rebecca (Edward) Jackson, Stephanie (Sammie) West, and Cierra (Leorma) Morgan, all of Madison, Fla. and Deyon (Debra) Turner of Indianapolis, IN; 21 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; brother: Johnny Taylor; along with many other sorrowing relatives and loving friends.
Final Care and Compassionate Services are being provided to the Taylor-Turner Family, with love, care and uncompromising dignity, by J.P. Moore Mortuary & Cremation Services, Madison, Florida, (850) 973-6677; Jamarien "J.P." Moore, Mortician.