Bethany Taylor
Age - 62
November 18, 2023
Bethany Diane Taylor, 62, of Leslie, Michigan, passed away November 15, 2023. She was born in Eaton Rapids, Michigan, on November 19, 1960, to her late parents, Shirley Wella Warfield and Elton Ray Bennett Sr. Bethany grew up in Dimondale, Mi, and attended Northwest School. She went on to marry David Taylor, and they were together for over 20 years. Bethany was a stay-at-home mom to her three children before working at the Meijers bakery in Mason. In her last days she was joyfully able to be a stay-at-home grandma to all her 6 grandkids. In addition to raising her kids and grandkids, Bethany had many other passions that filled her days. She loved anything artsy, painting, working on crafts, and spending time in her garden. Anyone that knew Bethany was certain that above all else, she was a loving and protective mother and grandmother. Her family were always the most important thing in her life. Bethany was also kind, happy, and funny. Qualities that endeared her to everyone she knew. That kind and caring heart lead her to be a devout woman of God, a true believer. This belief brought her tremendous comfort in her final days. Bethany is survived by her children, Davy, Bobby, and Becky (Shane Hill) Taylor; grandchildren, Logan Taylor, Caleb Smith, Zoey Taylor, Elizabeth Taylor, Dreama Hill, and Chance Hill; siblings, Shawn (Floyd) Buck, Reylene Burke, Wendy (Tom) Pion, Chevelle Bennett, Danny Stemen, Mike (Cheryl) Stemen; and sister-in-law, Cinda Bennett In addition to her parents and husband, Bethany is preceded in death by her twin baby boys; siblings, Elton Bennett Jr. , James A. Bennett, Eddy Bennett, and Luella Bennett; and brother-in-law, Marvin Burke. Services honoring Bethany's life will be held at 1:00 p. m. on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at Vickers Leslie Funeral Home, located at 109 N. Church St. , Leslie, Michigan. A visitation will begin one hour prior to service on Tuesday. Bethany will be laid to rest at Woodlawn Cemetery immediately following the service. A luncheon will be provided following the burial and will be held at the First Baptist Church of Leslie, located at 204 E. Bellevue St, in Leslie, Michigan. Honored to serve as pallbearers are Davy Taylor, Logan Taylor, Caleb Smith, Paul Smith, Danny Burke, Wayne Bennett, Kevin Parker, and Shane Hill. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the family to help with funeral expenses. Arrangements entrusted to Vickers Leslie Funeral Home, PO Box 503, Leslie, MI 49251. 517-878-6600.Show more
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