Bernadean Gabbard Taylor

Bernadean Gabbard Taylor, age 82, of Williamsburg, KY, passed away on Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at Baptist Health Corbin.

Born in Harlan, KY, she was a daughter to the late Hugh Gabbard and Alice M. Hicks Gabbard. She worked at American Greetings and later as a nurse. Bernadean had a big heart and loved to serve others. She enjoyed cooking and did so with great love. It brought her joy to share her meals with family and friends.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Noah R. Taylor, daughter, Linda Sue Taylor Denham, grandson, Isaiah Henderson, brother, Jack Dempsey Gabbard, sister, Dorothy Myers, daughter-in-law, Molly Taylor, and son-in-law, Frank Denham.

She is survived by four children, Douglas Paul Taylor (Gail), Tina Louise Henderson, (Michael), William Raymond Taylor, and Jack Dempsey Taylor (Linda), 12 grandchildren, 2 step grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be held from 11:30am-12pm on Saturday, July 15, 2023, at Pine Hill Cemetery, where her graveside service will follow at 12pm with Rev. Johnny Farmer officiating.

Those wishing to go in procession to the cemetery can meet at Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home at 11am on Saturday, July 15th.

Arrangements by Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home, where messages may be written to the family at vankirkgrisellfuneralhome.com