Betty Joyce Carden Taylor
Betty Joyce Carden Taylor passed into eternal life on Aug. 30 at the age of 87.
Born and raised in Lake City, she lived in Clinton for many years before moving to Knoxville in 1999. She was musically gifted, playing piano, organ and keyboard by ear. She also enjoyed gardening and crafts.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William “Bill” Lewis Taylor, who passed away in June 2017 after a courageous battle with cancer; parents, Clyde and Gertrude Massengill Carden; and sisters and brothers-in-law, Dorothy (Vic) Henderson, Louise (Larry) Egner and Lula (Jim) Martin.
Survivors include her daughter, Zina Taylor Byrd and husband Biff; grandson, Will Rutherford; brother-in-law, Bob Taylor; sisters-in-law, Mary Ann Taylor and Lucille Taylor Shreve; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. She also leaves behind two dear friends and Cove Ridge neighbors, Julie Moore and Phee Wilson, who held a special place in both her and Bill’s hearts.
The family extends sincere thanks to the caregivers at Concord Place and to Smoky Mountain Hospice for their compassionate care.
A private memorial service will be held. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Smoky Mountain Hospice in Betty’s honor.
Arrangements by Click Funeral Home Middlebrook Chapel.
