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Audrey Taylor Lewis

September 14, 1958 ~ September 21, 2021

PINETOPS - Audrey Taylor Lewis, age 63, passed away on Tuesday, September 21, 2021. Born in Norfolk, VA on September 14, 1958, she was the daughter of the late Robert Glenn Taylor and Esther Mae Wilder Taylor. She was also preceded in death by her stepbrother Scotty. Audrey was raised in the Back Bay section of Virginia Beach, VA. She attended Kellam High School in Virginia Beach, VA. Audrey prided herself on being the best nurse she could be. She loved to go to the symphony and theatre. She was an avid reader. Audrey was a member of the Red Hat society. She loved to be near the water, no matter if it was the beach, a bay, or the sound. She was an animal lover. She loved her Lord and Savior. She was a loving mother, and grandmother and will be dearly missed by all those who knew and loved her, but her loving spirit will never be forgotten as she was everything to her family. Audrey is survived by her daughters, Esther Harris (Greg Mincher) of Rocky Mount, and Stacey Bass of Knotts Island; her son, Jessie "Bobby" Bass (Emilie) of Chula Vista, CA; her grandchildren, Samauel Mincher, Christopher "Keanu" Mincher, Jalynn Middleton, JoJo Esparza, Macie Mae Bass, and William Mincher; her brother, Austin Taylor (Deborah) of Nashville; her stepsisters, Taunia Meadows, of Charlotte and Andrea Lanier; her best friend and sister in love, Nellie Leonardson of Virginia Beach, VA; and her housemates, caregivers, best friends Lynne and AJ Joyner, of Pinetops. A Celebration of Audrey's Life will be held on Saturday, September 25, 2021 at 12:00 PM Pinetops United Methodist Church, 111 North Third Street, Pinetops, NC 27864. A visitation will follow the service at the home of Austin and Deborah Taylor. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the family is requesting the need for social distancing and wearing of masks due to health concerns faced around our nation at this time. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Audrey's memory to Pinetops United Methodist Church, 111 North Third Street, Pinetops, NC 27864 Arrangements entrusted to Johnson Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 661 English Road, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.johnsonfuneralsandcremations.com. Visitation The home of Austin and Deborah Taylor Nashville, North Carolina Saturday 9/25, 1:00 pm A visitation will follow the service at the home of Austin and Deborah Taylor. Service Pinetops Methodist Church 111 North 3rd Street Pinetops, NC 27864 Saturday 9/25, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm A Celebration of Audrey's Life will be held on Saturday, September 25, 2021 at 12:00 PM Pinetops United Methodist Church, 111 North Third Street, Pinetops, NC 27864.

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  1. Although we did not know each other long, it was an extreme pleasure to meet Audrey. She had a beautiful soul and kind heart. Heaven truly gained a special angel.

  2. Audrey and I met when I was 21. She introduced me to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. I have been privileged to have her friendship for over 33 years. I remember laughing together and hanging out with the kids. She will be missed dearly just glad she is no longer suffering. Forever in my heart you were my best friend!!!

  3. AUSTIN AND ALL OF AUDREY’S FAMILY . IT IS WITH GREAT SADNESS TO HEAR OF AUDREY’S DEATH. MY SINCERE SYMPATHY TO ALL THE FAMILY. AUSTIN THERE ARE SO MANY MEMORIES OF AUDREY AND YOU GROWING UP AS OUR NEIGHBORS HERE ON BACK BAY AND THE TIME YOU TWO SPENT WITH MATT AND ME. THERE WERE SOME SAD TIMES DURING YOUR MOTHER’S ILLNESS AND DEATH BUT THERE WERE LOTS OF GOOD TIMES AND MEMORIES THAT AUDREY, MATT, YOU AND I HAVE CHERISHED THROUGH THE YEARS. AUDREY WAS SPECIAL! I AM PLANTING A BEAUTIFUL TREE IN MY YARD IN HER MEMORY AS THIS IS ONE OF THE PLACES SHE LOVED, THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH ALL.

  4. I have fond memories of Audrey and Austin as we cousins grew up. Loved visiting them at their childhood home in Back Back. Their mom, Esther, was my favorite aunt. My heart goes out to Austin and Audrey’s children and grandchildren. Audrey was a beautiful soul. May she Rest In Peace and may memories bring us all joy. Sandy


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