Bessie Mae Taylor Gregory

Franklin, NC -Bessie Mae Taylor Gregory, 82, of Franklin, passed away November 2nd, 2014.

Born March 18, 1932 in the Mountain Grove Community of Macon County, she was the daughter of the late James Edly and Annie Young Taylor, both of Franklin. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 39 years, Troy L. Gregory, of Franklin, six brothers; Elmer, Lloyd, Robert, Harold, Leonard, and Ralph Taylor, her sister, Jean Norton, and one grandchild, Taylor Edwards. She enjoyed gardening, mowing the yard, taking walks, being in charge, and playing with pets.

She is survived by one brother, Paul Taylor; three children, Terry Gregory and wife Lynne, Kathy Hodgin and husband Clifford, and Sandy Edwards and husband Bill; four grandchildren, Casey Hodgin, Josh Gregory, Ethan Edwards and Lexie Edwards; one great grandchild, Dakota Gregory; and many nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 12 pm to 2 pm on Saturday, November 8th at Bryant Grant Funeral Home in Franklin, with the funeral service immediately to follow.

Pallbearers will be Casey Hodgin, Josh Gregory, Ethan Edwards, Clifford Hodgin, Bill Edwards, Kennie Ledford and Robbie Holland.

Memorial donations can be made to Mountain Grove Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Ruby Henry, 179 Grandview Court, Franklin, NC 28734.

Bryant Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences are available by visiting bryantgrantfuneralhome.com or by email.