Ella Lee Taylor, 87, passed away peacefully at her home on April 17th, 2026. She was born in Russellville, Arkansas on November 8th, 1938. Ella was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother. She will always be remembered for her kindness and generosity towards others.

Ella was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Nola Mae Blackford, and her brother, Johnny Blackford.

Ella is survived by her husband, Bobby Joe Taylor; her daughter, Penny (Joe) Clay; her sons, Randy Womack, Bobby (Carol) Taylor, and Ashley (Donna) Taylor. She also leaves behind nine grandchildren, seventeen great-grandchildren, and four great-great- grandchildren; sister Sherry Hurley (Eugene), Larry Blackford (Shirley); along with many other relatives and friends who will miss her dearly.

Ella was a longtime member North Hills Baptist Church. She retired from the North Little Rock School District, where she faithfully worked for 16 years.

Ella’s life was centered around her faith, her family, and caring for others. She was always willing to give you the shirt off her back. One thing about her is you never had to question or guess how she was feeling or what was on her mind. Her life and devotion to people will forever be missed but knowing that she is in a much better place, pain free WALKING the streets of gold.

A family-hosted remembrance service will be held at North Hills Baptist Church 9618 Ar. 107 Sherwood, Ar. on Saturday April 25th, 2026, at 1:00pm. Ella will be laid to rest in Russellville, Ark.

Arrangements by A Natural State Funeral Service 2620 West Main Street, Jacksonville, Arkansas 72076. 501-982-3400. Online guestbook available at www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com