Janice Taylor

Janice Taylor – 79 of Valdosta passed Friday, August 16, 2019 away at her residence surrounded by her loving family & devoted caregiver, Jennifer Doub after a lengthy illness. She was born on December 25, 1939 in Valdosta to the late Sephas & Mary (Cooper) Craven. On December 15, 1957 she married her high school sweetheart and love of her life, Larry Jack Taylor. She spent her life dedicated to him and raising their children: Nikki & Jason. As time went on her motherly instinct turned to her grandchildren: Kayla, Macie & Emily. As age made it difficult to get outside, she focused on keeping her house tidy, beds made and a hot meal on the table. Janice loved her family, working in the yard, taking care of her ferns and cats – Jack & Cuddles. She was a lifelong member of Providence United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Larry Taylor, grandson William McArthur, III & sister & brother-in-law, Joe & Ruby Cabral.
Survivors include: Daughter and Son-in-Law: Nikki and William McArthur, Valdosta, Georgia; Son: Jason Taylor (Joanna Byrd), Valdosta, Georgia; Grandchildren: Kayla McArthur, Macie Taylor (Craig Basson), Emily Taylor; Brother & Sister-in-law: Craig & Carla Craven, Valdosta; Sister & Brother-in-law: Doll & Sammy Vickery, Valdosta; Sister-in-law: Gloria Taylor, Camilla, GA; Brother-in-law: Jerry Michael Taylor, Quitman, GA; Brother-in-law & Sister-in-law: Danny & Drinda Taylor, Newnan, GA and a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Tuesday, August 20, 2019 in Providence United Methodist Church with burial following in the church cemetery. Mrs. Taylor will be placed in the church 1 hour prior to the services. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 PM on Monday, August 19, 2019 at the funeral home. Sympathy to the family may be expressed at www.musifcuneralserives.com The Taylor family is being served by the professional and caring staff of Music Funeral Services of Val