Obituary of Deacon Evelyn L. Taylor

Life Story Evelyn Lucille Brown Taylor, age 72, was born March 19, 1944 to the late Harvey M. Brown and Elva M. Brown, in Wilmington, Delaware. She was called home to be with the Lord, while peacefully resting in the care of Seasons Hospice at Christiana, on February 2, 2017. Evelyn was educated in the former Wilmington Public School System, and graduated from James Grove Adult High School in 1981. Continuing her education, she attended the National School of Health Technologies in Philadelphia, PA and graduated as a Registered Medical Assistant in 1984. In 1962, she was united in Holy Matrimony to Harvie Lee Taylor of Canton, Texas. A Loving Mother to seven children, whom she respected and cared for with unconditional love, as only a committed mother could do. Evelyn was active in her children’s education. She served proudly as a Parent Coordinator upon the initiation of the Follow Through Program within the Wilmington School System. Later, she accepted employment with the School System as a Health Aide, and worked with nurses at various locations within the system throughout Wilmington. In 1968, she became employed by the Wilmington Medical Center, (now Christiana Care Health Systems) working in various capacities including: Admitting-Registration, Patient Financial Services, and her most cherished position was in the Nursing Department, where she worked for eighteen years. A Distinguished Career of 35 years with Christiana Health Care Systems came to a close upon her retirement in 2003. Affectionately known as Sister Taylor or Deacon Taylor, she was a loyal and dedicated member of Bethel Pentecostal Church for many years. She loved her church and served with honor as the Coordinator of Member Transportation Services. In addition, she was a member of the Pastors Aide Committee, the Nurses Guild, Victory and Senior Choirs, and performed Missionary Duties, providing care for those in need whether at home or in a healthcare facility. She sat before the Mt. Sinai Holy Church of America Inc., Board of Presbyters, and successfully passed the examination process which led to her becoming an Ordained Deacon. Having a desire to enhance her knowledge of God’s Word, Deacon Taylor enrolled in the Jameson Bible College, and earned a diploma at completion. In addition to her parents, Evelyn was predeceased by her husband: Harvie Lee Taylor, brothers: Harvey Brown (Marguerite), Donald Brown, Milbert Brown and Alvin Brown, sister: Marjorie Jackson(Lamotte) and daughter: Evangeline who passed shortly after birth. Precious memories will be cherished by daughters: Dovetta, Harvena, Rhonda and Karlis Taylor, sons: Aben Chambers (Jessica) and Pierre’-Jacque’ Chambers. Eleven grandchildren, five great-grandchildren; including a very special great grandson Kadel, whom she helped raise. One sister-in-law: Doris Brown, God-Children/Grands: Keiko Duncan and the Chambers Grandchildren. A host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, special friends, and the Bethel Pentecostal Church Family.