Judy Brande Taylor

judy taylor

November 30, 1941 ~ December 24, 2022

Born in: Winston Salem, NC
Resided in: Candler, NC

Judy Brande Taylor, 81, of Candler, passed away at The Elizabeth House in Flat Rock on December 24, 2022.

Judy was born on November 30, 1941 in Winston Salem, NC to Alfred and Eva Brande. After high school, she attended Appalachian State Teacher’s College, graduating with a degree in Elementary Education.

She retired from teaching at Sand Hill Venable School in Candler and also Sand Hill School. She taught for 35 years.

After retirement, Judy enjoyed going on trips all over the US, usually taking her grandchildren. She also enjoyed taking her grandchildren to local scenic sights and anywhere she could get them out of the house.

Judy was a member of Hominy Baptist Church, where she served as deacon for many years. She helped them start the Adult Day Care Center and served on many boards. She volunteered with ABCCM in Candler to try and help the people in need of the Candler community. When she moved to HeatherGlen Assisted Living, she would help the other residents, letting them know they were not alone, speaking kind words and telling them there was always someone there to help them.

Judy was preceded in death by her parents, Alfred and Eva Brande and her son, Don Taylor.

Left to cherish her memory are her son, Andy (Kim); grandsons, Cole and Logan Taylor; granddaughter, Elizabeth Fitzgibbon; great-granddaughter, Bailey and grandson Aaron Taylor.

The family would like to thank the staff at HeatherGlen for the years of of care that they have provided mom. The family would also like to thank the staff at Four Seasons Care & Elizabeth House for there care in the closing days.

Services will be held on Friday, December 30, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Candler, with the Rev. Melissa Hughes officiating. The family will greet friends at the cemetery following the service.

Please make memorials to your favorite charity.

Services

Graveside Service: December 30, 2022 1:00 pm

Forest Lawn Memorial Park
1498 Sand Hill Road
Candler, NC 28715

(828)667-8715

Funeral Home Assisting The Family:

Groce Funeral Home - Patton Ave.
1401 Patton Ave.
Asheville, NC 28806

(828)252-3535
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com

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  1. I’m so sorry for your loss. Judy was a wonderful lady. Judy use to tell me stories about herself that would keep me in stitches. When I think of her I have to smile. Prayers for her family.

  2. Andy, Kim, Cole and Logan
    We were sorry to hear of Judy’s passing. We shared many fun memories through the years when you all were growing up. I especially missed her and our good times at the annual 4th of July picnic the last couple of years!

  3. Andy and family,
    It was a pleasure to teach with Judy at Sand Hill Primary then Sand Hill – Venable for many years . She was a very caring person as seen by her acts of kindness for others, shown in many ways . I remember especially one time she went out of her way to compliment me and give me a very encouraging word . May her tribe increase.

  4. When I offered teachers at Sand Hill Venable to join their students to learn how to draw, Judy took me up on it and really impressed her students by being just another student. Judy was a remarkable person who was appreciated by many.

  5. The Edwards family (Marilyn, Joe, Tina, and Missy) sends our sincere condolences to the Taylor family. I (Missy) was fortunate to have Ms. Taylor as my teacher twice – once for first grade, and again for fourth grade, at Sand Hill Elementary. She has long been remembered as the epitome of what a teacher should be. I will never forget that when I returned to school after spraining my ankle, she carried me from the sidewalk to the classroom! Ms. Taylor always did anything and everything that was needed for her students to learn and thrive. Her impact will live on for generations through her lessons and her students.

    “The purpose of life…is to be useful, to be honorable, to be compassionate, to have it make some difference that you have lived and lived well.”

    ― Ralph Waldo Emerson

  6. Judy was a dear friend and a wonderful teacher to my son in the fourth grade. I worked with her for many years at Sand Hill and Sand Hill-Venable. She will be missed. My sincere condolences to all of her friends and family.

  7. My prayers and sympathy are with her family. Judy was a very caring lady. She was an amazing teacher and coworker at Sand Hill Venable School.

  8. So long! Goodnight! The best mother-in-law…

    For many, mother-in-law-musings have a ring of reality.
    But, for me they don’t, I had the best mother-in-law.
    For the past 30 years I had been her daughter-in-law, we had never had cross words.

    My mother-in-law was an example and inspiration to me and my family.
    She had such an impact in my life through her own life and through the life of her wonderful sons.

    She gave me a precious man, with whom to share my life, a man I’m proud to say, loved his children with ever fiber of his being.
    Judy’s death was the home going of one of God’s most precious Saints, a life marked by unusual selflessness. She passed this morning, on Christmas Eve. I am sure Don met her this morning and she gave him the biggest birthday hug ever.

    From the very beginning, when I first saw Judy. I was in cut off camo shorts, tshirt, and boots. My hair was pulled back in a ponytail. I was totally accepted. Judy made me feel right at home… even though she probably thought “what has Don brought home”.
    In fact, I honestly don’t remember ever going through an awkward transition from being a stranger to being the daughter -in-law.
    She welcomed me from the very first day she saw me.

    My darling mother-in-law deserves garlands, not wreaths. Praises, not tears. Smiles, not sorrows. Happiness, not sadness.
    My Mother-in-law had
    great strength
    And she was filled with wisdom…
    She was my shining example
    Of strength and compassion;
    Of honour and love.

    I was grateful to call her “My Judy”
    Judy’s compassion for others was so deep!
    She treated others with kindness and respect
    And many lives were blessed through her goodness..
    She loved my children and me with all of her heart. She loved nothing more than being a grandmother.

    But even in grief, we know we are so lucky to have had this loving woman in our lives and, now, in our hearts forever.
    A good mother-in-law is worth more than money can ever buy.
    So long! Goodnight! The best mother-in-law!


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