Bernadine Taylor

January 4, 1926 - August 7, 2016

Bernadine Taylor, 90, of Mint Hill, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, August 7, 2016, at the Hospice of Union County in Monroe, NC. She was born in York County, PA, on January 4, 1926, the daughter of Harry and Mamie Bailey. After graduating from high school, she worked as a cook for small restaurants before working for York Hospital where she ran the snack bar. On January 4, 1947, she married Richard Taylor in Pennsylvania. In 2000, They moved Tega Cay, SC, for a few years before moving up to Charlotte, NC, in 2009. She and her husband were members of Idlewild Baptist Church. An incredible cook who never met a stranger, Bernadine enjoyed cooking and being friends to neighbors. Most of all she loved the time spent with family and friends and she will be fondly remembered and sadly missed. She is survived by her husband, Richard, of Mint Hill; a son, Greg (wife Cindy) Taylor of Southport, NC; and grandchildren: Britton (wife Michelle) of Warren, OH, Nick of Berne, NY, Christian of Charlotte, NC, Sarah of Albany, NY, and Craig (wife Erin) of Ballston Spa, NY; She is further survived by three great grandchildren and numerous friends and relatives. Bernadine was preceded in death by a three month old son, Jeffrey Lynn. Services honoring the life, love and blessing of Bernadine will be held on Monday, August 15, 2016. The family will receive friends beginning at 9:30 at the church followed by a service at 10:30. Following the service, Bernadine will be taken to her final place of earthly rest at Rock Hill Memorial Gardens. Memorials in Bernadine’s name would be appreciated to Idlewild Baptist Church.