Lennis Sue Carrier Taylor

February 19, 1945 - April 10, 2020

Lennis Sue Carrier Taylor, age 75, of Elizabethton, Tennessee went home to be with the Lord on Friday, April 10, 2020 from her residence. Lennis was born in Elizabethton, Tennessee to the late Benfield and Dora Estep Carrier. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by an infant brother, Dennis Carrier. Lennis was a wonderful mother, grandmother, sister, wife and aunt. She was an exceptional cook and had the most genuine and generous heart, always willing to give of herself to anyone in need. Lennis was a member of Holly Springs Freewill Baptist Church where she was a former Sunday School teacher. She had managed Stoney Creek Grill, Midway Grill and Peters Grill, all in the Stoney Creek Community. Most of all, Lennis loved being with her family and taking care of her church and her church family. She enjoyed company and being at home, cooking for everyone. Lennis most recently worked for Carter County Schools as a bus assistant on a special need school bus and she loved each and every one of those children. Those left to cherish her many wonderful memories include her husband, Paul W. Taylor, of the home; two sons, Timothy J. Taylor and wife Michelle and Benjamin Zeb Taylor “Pooh”, all of Elizabethton; her daughter, Paula Taylor Davis and husband Kenneth, also of Elizabethton; two grandsons, Andrew Taylor and Gabe Taylor; two granddaughters, Kacey Shelton and Taylor Collins; her brothers, Eugene Carrier and wife Teresa, Dallas Carrier and wife Irene, Ronnie Carrier, Joe Carrier, Vaughn Carrier and Benny Ray Carrier; and one sister, Cleta Mae Lingerfelt “Chum”. Several nieces, nephews and a brother and sister-in-law (and very special friend) Ett and Rick Taylor. A service to celebrate the life of Lennis Sue Carrier Taylor will be conducted at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, April 14, 2020 in the Estep Cemetery with Pastor Justin Hodges, officiating. Active pallbearers will be Gary Morrell, James Morrell, Rondall Lowe, Marvin Estep, Melvin Estep, Joey Carrier, Joseph Carrier and Maverick Estep. Honorary pallbearers will be her brothers and her church family. Those wishing to attend the graveside service are asked to meet at the cemetery at 1:50 PM on Tuesday. The family would like to especially thank Amedysis Hospice and to Dr. Famoyin for the care and support shown to Lennis. Also to Pastor Justin Hodges and Kimberly and to all members of Holly Springs Freewill Baptist Church. Those who prefer memorials in lieu of flowers, may make donations to Holly Springs Freewill Baptist Church, 105 Dry Branch Road, Elizabethton, TN 37643. On line condolences may be sent to the family and viewed by visiting our website at www.hathawaypercy.com. Hathaway-Percy Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the Carrier-Taylor family. Office: (423) 543-5544.