Mildred Taylor Obituary
It is with sadness that we share the passing of Mildred Taylor in Syracuse, New York, born on July 29, 1932. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Mildred Taylor to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Addison Davis and Mattie Davis; her sisters, Rosie May Adderly of New York, NY and Alvera Kidd of Hamilton, OH; and her son Jerry Reese of Dayton, OH..
She is survived by: her brother James Davis of Charleston, SC; her son Elder Bobby Reese (Patricia) of Middletown, OH; her granddaughters, Karmin Reese of Charlotte, NC, Jannan Crowe (Ricky) of Dayton, OH and Terah Reese of Kettering, OH; her great grandchildren, Kourtney Irick (Anthony), Jayden, Jhase, Rickayla Crowe and Chase Reese; her great great grandchildren, Zoie and Yara Irick; and her close friends, Rosa Brown, Patsey Appleberry, Mary Young and Mary Gowdly.
Visitation was held on Tuesday, October 13th 2026 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at the Mt. Olive Baptist Church (502 Pontiac Ave, Dayton, OH 45417). A funeral service was held on Tuesday, October 13th 2026 at 1:00 PM at the same location. A burial was held on Tuesday, October 13th 2026 at the West Memory Gardens (6722 Hemple Rd, Moraine, OH 45418).
