Gilbert Stephen Taylor Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Gilbert Stephen Taylor of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, born in Oliver Springs, Tennessee, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on April 26, 2026 at the age of 88. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Gilbert Stephen Taylor to pay them a last tribute.
As Gilbert departs from this earthly realm, his essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though Gilbert may no longer walk beside us, his spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy Gilbert leaves behind.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Isaac Everette Taylor and Ada Beatrice Taylor. He is survived by: his daughters, Stephanie Taylor Mills (Steve) and Shannon Taylor Riley (David); his granddaughter Gracie LeeAnn Mills; the mother of his children Betty Taylor; his stepson Terry Sanford (Jana); and his stepgrandchildren, Grant Sanford (Rylee) and Lane Sanford (Madelyn). He is also survived by nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made "In Memory of Gilbert Taylor" to theSamaritan's Purse Christmas Shoebox ministry at Cottage Hill Baptist Church, http://www.cottagehill.org. or 4255 Cottage Hill Road, Mobile, AL 36609.
