
Ethel Adams Taylor, 80, of Toano, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2019. She was born in Charles City, but always considered Providence Forge (“The Forge”) her home.
Ethel was an avid fan of the Yankees and the Nats. She loved bowling, playing Rook and traveling. Ethel worked as a legal assistant for over 20 years to Billy Richardson, Attorney at Law, and later in life worked as an office assistant for Francisco Robinson & Associates for over 25 years.
Ethel was preceded in death by her husband, Cliff Taylor; three brothers, John Wesley Adams Jr., Richard Edward Adams and Howard Irving Adams; and sister, Estel Adams Butler.
Ethel is survived by her son, Ryland Hazelwood Jr., and his wife, Anita; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 3, at Vincent Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, Nov. 4, at Vincent Funeral Home, 9923 Pocahontas Trail, Providence Forge. A private family burial will take place at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the James City Bruton Volunteer Fire Department, 3135 Forge Road, Toano, VA 23168.
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