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Mrs. Jane Paulette Taylor
09/30/1925 - 02/15/2026
Jane Paulette Taylor passed away February 15, 2026. She was the daughter of the late
William Harrison Paulette and Sallie Lou Holmes Paulette and sister of the late Aubrey
Paulette, Dr. W.D. Paulette, and Emilye Estelle Paulette Lumpkin. She was the widow of
John Edward Taylor, with whom she shared almost 67 years of marriage. She was
predeceased by her son Thomas Goode Taylor. She is survived by her sons John
Harrison Taylor and Stuart Edward Taylor and his wife Carmen Gallion Taylor of South
Hill. Also surviving are three grandchildren, Anne Massie Taylor, Gallion Emilye Taylor
Hudgins (William Tucker Hudgins, Jr.), Jackson Edward Taylor and one great-
grandchild, William Tucker Hudgins, III, two devoted nieces Mary Jane Elkins and
Roberta Paulette Payne, nephew William Aubrey Paulette, and two nieces Pat Bullard
and Pam Taylor. She was a graduate of State Teachers College (Longwood University) and was a
substitute teacher for many years. She also was the bookkeeper of the family business
for many years. She was an active member of the South Hill United Methodist Church
and the United Methodist Women. She was an active member of the Colonial Dames,
Daughters of the American Revolution, Rose Hill Garden Club and several bridge
groups. The family will receive friends at South Hill United Methodist Church Chapel Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 10:00 A.M. until the service time at 11:00 A.M. with interment to follow at Oakwood Cemetery.
Contributions may be directed to South Hill United Methodist Church, 105 Franklin
Street, South Hill, Virginia 23970 or CMH Foundation, PO Box 90, South Hill, Virginia
23970. Messages of condolence may be made through our website at
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Deepest sympathy to Stuart, Carmen, and the entire extended family. We should all be so blessed to live such a long, rich life filled with the love of family and friends that Jane enjoyed. Prayers for comfort in this difficult time.
Harrison, Stuart and family, Thinking of you all today and remembering Jane. What an amazing lady! She has fought the good fight and finished the race with flying colors! May your hearts be comforted as you contemplate her remarkable life. and carry on the legacy of faith and family that she has left for you and her grandchildren for a thousand generations! May Gods word give you hope and the love of Christ encourage your hearts during this season of grief. Sending healing prayers.
Harrison, I remember your mother so well. She was a very special lady. Prayers for you and family.
Harrison, I remember your mother so well. She was a very special lady. Prayers for you and family.
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Mr. Stuart Taylor my condolence to you and the Family. All of your strength comes through God.
Stuart, my heartfelt sympathy goes out to you and your family. Your Mother was a super nice lady and was always my favorite substitute teacher. She will live on in all of our memories.
Ron Griggs
So sorry for your loss
It is with much sadness that I learn of Jane’s passing. It has been a joy to know her all these years and a delight to have her when I taught the ladies class.
You are all in my prayers.
Stuart and family sorry to hear the passing of your mother , may you find peace and comfort in the days ahead
I’m sorry to see the passing of your beloved Mother.
Daughter of the late Edna Clark Puryear.
We are sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. My mother Georgie Rudd enjoyed her friendship over the many years and sad to learn of her passing. I went to school with Tommy and he worked for my dad for a while in his early years. She was always so pleasant to talk with and be around. We were in the Daughters of the American Revolution together. Praying for God to bring you comfort and peace.
Jane was one in a million. May God comfort all her family
and friends.
Dear Taylor family,
Prayers for you all during this time. Both of your parents were wonderful and very special people. Your mom had a heart of gold and I know each of you will miss her very much. Love and prayers for you all during this. Keep all the special memories you had with her close to your heart.
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Thinking about you all. I know you will miss her.
Stuart and family, My sincere sympathy to all of you..
Jane lived a good life and was blessed to have you and Harrison near her.
Love and prayers to the family.
Evelyn Lambert