Barbara McDaris Taylor

barbara taylor

June 20, 1932 ~ January 18, 2018


Resided in: Asheville, NC

Barbara McDaris Taylor, 85, of Asheville, went to be with her Savior on Thursday, January 18, 2018 at Pisgah Manor after a short illness. A native of Buncombe Co., Barbara was a daughter of the late Roy and Bernice Clinton McDaris. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Phil Taylor, Sr., and by her brothers, Theron, Julian, and Harold McDaris. Mrs. Taylor was a 1950 graduate of Woodfin High School. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, where she was also a member of the Sprinkle-Bagwell Sunday School class. Surviving are her son, Phil Taylor, Jr. and his wife Sandra; grandchildren, Anna Lee and Deanna Whiteside (Kendrick); great-grandchildren, Aleigha Lee, Kendrick Whiteside, Jr., and Justin Whiteside; sister, Irene McDaris; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services for Mrs. Taylor will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday at Trinity United Methodist Church in Asheville, with the Rev. Nancy Dixon Walton officiating. Interment will follow at Green Hills Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Saturday at Groce Funeral Home, Patton Ave.

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  1. This was a wonderful lady I knew growing up. She was so loving and kind. She will be missed by so many people whose lives she blessed. Praying for your family during this time of loss. Love you Phillip, may God comfort you and your family during your time of loss.

  2. Phillip, we were so sad to hear about your mother’s passing. She was such a good friend when in the neighborhood and attending Elkwood UMC. . We also recall your dad Phil and the work he did in the church. Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you go through this time of sorrow.

  3. May God’s grace comfort those in the family who remain, Anna and I dearly loved our life long neighbor and friend Barbara and will miss talking with her each day. We often talked of her heavenly reunion with Phil and family and friends on that beautiful shore. If we can do anything to help in this awful time of grief please do not hesitate to ask.

  4. I am so sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in God’s Word the Bible. At Isaiah 25:8, we have the promise that soon all death and suffering will be done away with.

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