Mrs. Sarah Ann “Sally” Taylor, 72, of Chincoteague Island, passed away suddenly Oct. 2, 2019, at PRMC in Salisbury, Md. She was born on Chincoteague Island, Jan. 13, 1947, to the late James and Mary (Doughty) Berry.
She was a member of Saint Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church and the Parish Council. Mrs. Taylor was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, but her greatest joy was watching and supporting her grandkids in any activity. Family was everything to her. She enjoyed riding her bike and walking around town and chatting with everyone. She was a waitress for many years at the Village and Bill’s Restaurant and, most recently, a housekeeper for the Refuge Inn. Mrs. Taylor was well known for her laughter and quick wit. She made a profound impact on everyone she met. Mrs. Taylor was truly one of a kind, so caring and full of life.
Mrs. Taylor is survived by her two sons, Robert Tyrone Taylor Jr., of Capron, Va., and Thomas William Taylor, of Chincoteague; daughter, Cathy Jo Mason and her husband, Duffy, of Assawoman; two grandsons, Christopher Taylor and his wife, Ashley, of San Diego, Calif., and Evan Taylor Mason, of Assawoman; granddaughter, Olivia Brooke Mason, of Assawoman; great-grandson, Jameson Taylor, of San Diego, Calif.; great-granddaughter, Zoe Hohn, of San Diego, Calif.; four brothers, James W. Berry Jr. and his wife, Annie, of Knoxville, Tenn., John Berry and his wife, Ann, of Assawoman, Michael Berry, of Chincoteague, and Danny Berry and his wife, Mary, of Horntown; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Robert Tyrone Taylor Sr.; and son, Timothy Wayne Taylor.
A Catholic Memorial Mass will be held Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, at 1 p.m. at the Saint Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church, Chincoteague, with Father Michael Imperial officiating. Interment will immediately follow at the Daisey Cemetery, Church Street, Chincoteague.
Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to the Catholic Relief Services, 6319 Mumford Street, Chincoteague, VA 23336. Services entrusted to Salyer Funeral Home, Inc., Chincoteague.
Condolences may be made online at www.salyerfh.com.
