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Official Obituary of

Diane Taylor

September 7, 1948 ~ November 4, 2023 (age 75) 75 Years Old

Diane Taylor Obituary

Diane Richardson Taylor was born September 7th, 1948 to Carl and Jane Richardson of Longview, TX. She was the youngest of seven children.

She received her formal education from Mary C. Womack High School in Longview, TX. She furthered her education by receiving her Welding Certification and became a Welder at South Western Steel & Marathon LeTourneau.

She was preceded in death by Otis Loyd, Leola Bell, Bobbie Jane Portley, Emma Richardson, Lavert Richardson, and Karl Lee Richardson.

Mrs. Taylor was a devoted wife and mother. She is survived by Larry J. Taylor, husband of 45 years; two daughters, Sabrina Richardson of Longview, TX, Aquila (Derrick) of Bedfort, TX; and one son, Andre Richardson (Renee) of Longview, TX; she was blessed with seven grandchildren: Precious, Dominique, Isiah, Elijah, Malachi, DaCorian, and Darius. She has one great granddaughter, and a special nephew, Edward Harnage.

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Services

Open Viewing
Friday
November 10, 2023

1:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Craig Funeral Home
2001 S. Green Street
Longview, TX 75602

Funeral Service
Saturday
November 11, 2023

11:00 AM
Willie Mae Craig Chapel
2001 S. Green St.
Longview, TX 75602

Interment

Post Oak-Union Cemetery
Hwy 149
Longview, TX 75603

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