BORN

1964

DIED

2016

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Houston, Texas

Maybell Taylor Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 28, 2016.

Maybell Yarbrough was born on July 12, 1964 in Houston, Texas to Melvin Yarbrough Sr. and Hattie Mack.
She accepted Christ at an early age. She loved the Lord and served him all of her life.
Maybell Taylor attended public school in HISD school district and later received her diploma due to pregnancy.
She was united in marriage to Prentice Lavell Taylor on January 1, 1992. To this union they had four children.
She was employed as a provider at Girlings Healthcare and later devoted her time to caring for her family and grandchildren.
In later years her health began to fail due to pancreatic cancer.
Maybell departed this life on Saturday, November 26, 2016 at 11:35 A.M.
She was preceded in death by her father Melvin Yarbrough Sr.
She leaves to cherish her memories: Her Husband, Prentice Lavell Taylor; Mother, Hattie Mack; Children, Melody Yarbrough, Rodney Yarbrough, Brittney Jones and Desiree Taylor; Two Grandchildren, Ariel and Ethan; Eight sisters, Rita Taft, Elisea Henry, Geneva Hamilton, Loran Yarbrough, Brenda Benavidez and Sharon Kelly.Elizabeth Keal and Sabrina Hernandez; Three brothers, Melvin Yarbrough Jr, Troy Yarbrough and Raymond Jones and a host of family and friends.
Active Pallbearers: Johnny Dunn,Brian Taylor, Joe Henry, Rodney Yarbrough ,Jerome Neil,Troy Yarbrough.
Honorary Pallbearers: Raymond Jones,Melvin Yarbrough Jr,Dexter Taylor,Emmis Mack,Arthur Mack
Acknowledgement
The Family of Maybell Yarbrough Taylor is extremely grateful for all prayers, condolences, flowers, expressions of love and concern shown to them in this hour of bereavement. We humbly accept God's will in regards to our loved one and ask that you continue to pray for us. Your thoughtfulness will always be remembered.
The Family

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December 21, 2016

Quintina Rodriguez

Love u and niss u dearly Auntie u will always be in my heart forever I don't go a day thinking bout u but I know u in a better place I love u so much

December 1, 2016

Patricia Harding

Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal.I am so deeply sorry for your loss, Tinker was a truly special person to me. I will never forget the fun moments we shared. I am praying for the family to get through this time with the peace that comes from the knowledge that God loves you and that He will take care of you.The love of God will help you heal with the passage of time.He will never leave you!
Be Encouraged.

November 30, 2016

Stephanie Middleton

My Prayers are with the family. May GOD continue to Comfort and Embrace the Family.

November 29, 2016

Arthur O'Neal Mack

Please accept our condolences, just know that we are here for you and your family, please don't hesitate to reach out, especially during this difficult time.

With sincere sympathy,
Uncle Neal &

Uncle Kangaroo (Charlie Mack, Jr)

November 29, 2016

Jacqueline Mack

I would like to send my condolences to the family of Maybell Taylor. I'll keep the family in my prayers. I will always remember Maybell for her caring and loving nature, especially when she assisted in care of my mother.

God bless you and comfort you,
Aunt Jacqui'

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