Earline James Taylor

Earline James Taylor”(MaDear)”, announces her passing on Saturday, April 25, 2020 at the age of 93. Born to the union of Pierre and Maggie A. James in Mansura, LA on March 30, 1927, Earline was a graduate of Peabody High School in Alexandria, LA. A devoted homemaker, and long time resident of New Orleans, LA, Earline was also a faithful member of St. David Catholic Church. She was the devoted wife of the late John H. Taylor; wonderful and loving mother of four, the late Arnold Ray (Liz), Earline Jones (Nathaniel), Chris Ray (Valerie), and John Ray (Andrea); eight grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends. Earline is preceded in death by her parents; husband; seven siblings; one son; and one granddaughter.

Funeral services honoring the life of Earline James Taylor will be held on Friday, May 15, 2020. Interment is private.

Professional Services entrusted to Heritage Funeral Services located at 4101 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans, LA 70117.