Sylvia Diane Gilliard Padgett Taylor, age 76, of Douglas, GA passed away on August 6, 2023 at Lakeside Senior Living in Douglas, GA. Ms. Taylor was born on January 23, 1947 to the late Earl Daniel Gilliard and Idell Peterson Gilliard.
Survivors include: One Son; Bill Padgett (Dianne) of Fitzgerald, GA, One Daughter; Belinda Yawn (David) of Wray, GA, One Step-Daughter; Lisa Taylor Mancil (Jimmy) of Douglas, GA, Six Grandchildren; Renae Salter (Ron) of Uvalda, GA, Wesley Yawn (Lauren) of Wray, GA, William Padgett of Wray, GA, Jacob Padgett of Wray, GA, Steven Paulk (Melissa) of Douglas, GA, Hope Miller (Josh) of Douglas, GA, One Sister; Marie Crosby (Larry) of Douglas, GA. Ms. Taylor was preceded in death by Husband; Newt Padgett, Husband; Carroll Taylor, and a Sister; Carolyn Henderson.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday August 8, 2023, from 6PM until 8PM at Sims Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at 11AM, at St. Paul Holiness Church in Jacksonville, GA with Rev. David Yawn and Rev. Daniel Smith officiating.
Sims Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.