Jessie Rena Taylor

Jessie Renae Taylor, daughter of Jesse Roosevelt and Lena Taylor, was born on January 26, 1960 and after a lengthy illness, departed this life on Friday, August 13, 2004.Jessie was a member of the Central Church of Christ. She was baptized in Christ over 30 years ago when the congregation met on Pitcher Street. Jessie truly loved the Lord and was faithful until her death. As with many youths, her faith grew stronger as she grew and she learned more about God’s love, grace and mercy. She loved the Ladies Class and her brothers and sisters in Christ and had a special relationship with Sister Barbara Jacobs whom she loved very much. Not knowing sign language very well did not hamper their friendship. They encouraged each other. Jessie requested to see Barbara before she died. They were truly Christian sisters. Jessie’s illness strengthened her relationship with Christ and she did not complain through all the pain.Bunny, as she was affectionately known, received her early education through the Baltimore City public School System. She was a 1979 graduate of Carver Vocational Technical High School, where she studied cosmetology. She exhibited tremendous school spirit and excelled not only academically, but also in her performance as a flag girl with the school’s cheerleaders. Bunny went on to enhance her education by attending Northeastern Christian College, where she received an Associate of Arts degree in 1982. While attending Carver and Northeastern, she excelled in softball and received numerous achievement awards.Before becoming ill, Bunny was employed as a security guard at Burlington Coat factory and later at Bon Secours Hospital.Possessor of a quiet, loving spirit and a smile that could light up a room (and even more so when she saw one of her brothers of sister in Christ), Bunny made numerous friends with whom she shared the gospel. She loved to cook and entertain friends with her sisters in Christ and did so as often as her health permitted. She loved her family. And of course, as a twin, had a special bond with her twin sister, Jessica (Peaches). Her mom remembers how Bunny on many occasions before becoming ill would come by to visit and she would not be home. However, when she returned home, she’d see that the dishes that were left in the sink were washed, floors vacuumed and other chores were done and would find a not that simply read: “Hi, Mom! I stopped by.” Bunny was truly a devoted daughter, sister and friend and will be sorely missed.She leaves to cherish her memory: her parents, Jesse and Lena Taylor; two sisters, her twin Jessica Renette Queen and Danah Rosette McCrae; four brother, Travis Tucker, James Warren, Andre’ Warren and Tracy Warren; two sisters-in-law, Christine Tucker and Karen Warren; one brother-in-law, Columbus Junior McCrae; a special friend, Kevin Adams; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

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Jessie Rena Taylor

January 26, 1960 - August 13, 2004