Dorothy June Biller Taylor, age 84, passed away peacefully on August 20th, 2017, in Harrisonburg, Virginia.
Dorothy was born in Timberville, VA to the late Belmont H. and Mary L. Biller on June 20, 1933.
She married Richard T. "Dick" Taylor on January 23, 1950 in Winchester, VA; they were married for 50 years. Both her husband and son, Richard T. Taylor, II preceded her in death.
Dorothy was a devoted homemaker and mother who enjoyed her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She enjoyed gardening, reading and sewing. She had a kind and gentle spirit and possessed a wonderful inner strength.
She was a graduate of Broadway High School in 1950 and would have celebrated her 67th class reunion in September. She was a member of the Harrisonburg Baptist Church.
Dorothy is survived by three children, Arlene S. Fishel, Elon, NC; Kathryn T. Pitts, Rockingham, VA; and Gregory D. Taylor, Harrisonburg, VA; a brother, Henry Biller and wife, Janet, Rockingham, VA; a sister-in law, Janet Thomas and husband, Jimmy, Ft. Myers, FL; four grandchildren, Jonathan Fishel, and wife Meagan, Burlington, NC; James Fishel, Elon, NC; Courtney Pitts, Keezletown, VA; J.D. Pitts, IV, Hilton Head Island, SC; three great grandchildren; Isaac Fishel, Josiah Fishel, Anna Fishel; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
The family wishes to extend their sincere gratitude to her loving caregivers and housemates; Sentara-RMH Hospice; Harrisonburg/Rockingham CSB; the Pastors and Visitation Committee at Harrisonburg Baptist Church, and Dr. Wayne McNett.
Visitation will be held 6:00-8:00 pm, Wednesday, August 23, 2017 at Lindsey Funeral Home in Harrisonburg.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 am, Thursday, August 24, 2017, at Harrisonburg Baptist Church with Dr. Mark D. White officiating. Burial will be at Keezletown Cemetery following the funeral service.
Memorial contributions may be given to Harrisonburg Baptist Church, 501 S. Main St., Harrisonburg, VA 22801.
Arrangements are by Lindsey Funeral Home in Harrisonburg, online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.lindseyharrisonburg.com.
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August 28, 2017
Our thoughts & prayers are with each of you in the loss of your loved one, Dorothy. What a kind & gentle person. May your special memories bless you in the days ahead. Sorry we were unable to attend your services. God bless each of you. Curtis & Gail Link
August 26, 2017
Greg, I'm sorry for your loss. I will be praying for you and your family during
this difficult time. Lucille Weber
August 24, 2017
Sheila and Brian Yandle
Arlene,
My thoughts are with you during this difficult time of loss.
August 24, 2017
Sandra Baugher & Catherine Baugher
Kathy & the Taylor family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
August 23, 2017
Jackie Wood Golladay
Heartfelt sympathy and prayers for Mrs Taylor and her family. Arlene, I have wonderful memories of visiting your home when we were young; things were loud and happy.
August 23, 2017
Lesa Bruner
Kathy, I am so sorry for the loss of your mother. Michael and I will keep you and your family in our prayers of comfort at this time.
August 23, 2017
susan davis
Sincere heartfelt sympathy to Kathy and her family for this time.
Susan Davis
August 23, 2017
Kathy, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Michael and Mary Woolman
August 22, 2017
Dave Compton
Arlene and family, praying for God's rest, comfort and Grace will rest on all of you. Was so very sorry to hear of Dorthy's passing. Wonderful to know in Heaven, there is no more pain, and no more death.....Thank God for His amazing Grace that carries us to that horizon.
August 22, 2017
Rhonda Hopper
Aunt Dorothy was always smiling! So glad to have had someone so nice to be my Aunt. I know she is saving a place for us in heaven.
August 22, 2017
CHERYL RIEMAN
I am so sorry to learn of Dorothy's passing. I thoroughly enjoyed visiting her this past year as her Hospice volunteer, and always looked forward to seeing her. She was a wonderful woman, and she meant so very much to me.
I keep the family in my thoughts and prayers.
August 22, 2017
Arlene and Kathy,
So sorry to hear about your Mom, but it is gratifying to know that she is now with your Dad and they are continuing their great relationship. Unfortunately I will not be able to come down for the funeral, but be assured -- my thoughts and prayers are with you both.....
Sonny (Lew), Cape Cod, Massachusetts
August 22, 2017
Linda Alt
I am so sorry for your loss. My heartfelt thoughts and prayers go out to the family and may the Lord wrap his arms around you all and bring you comfort. I have many fond memories of your Mom and they will be always be kept near and dear to my heart. She is now with her Lord and Savior, your Dad and brother and she is now at peace.
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