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BirthDec 28, 1926, Danville City, Virginia24,437, Elma Taylor Michael,404, North Carolina, County Marriages, 1762-1979 ," FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QJ8B-L89G : 22 December 2016), Carrie Taylor in entry for Clayton Greene Michael and Elma Taylor, 07 Feb 1947; citing Guilford, NC
DeathJun 28, 2020, Guilford County, North Carolina470, Elma Taylor Michael,437, Elma Taylor Michael
BurialLakeview Memorial Park, 3600 N. O’Henry Blvd, Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina470, Elma Taylor Michael,437, Elma Taylor Michael
MotherCarrie
Spouses
BirthJun 18, 1928, Guilford County, North Carolina24,470, Clayton Green Michael
DeathMay 17, 2017, Guilford County, North Carolina470, Clayton Green Michael
BurialLakeview Memorial Park, 3600 N. O’Henry Blvd, Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina470, Clayton Green Michael
FatherJoseph Elder MICHAEL (1888-1961)
MotherNannie WAYNICK (1896-1974)
MarriageFeb 7, 1947, Guilford County, North Carolina472, Marriage: MICHAEL, CLAYTON GREENE & TAYLOR, ELMA,404, North Carolina, County Marriages, 1762-1979 ," FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QJ8B-L89G : 22 December 2016), Carrie Taylor in entry for Clayton Greene Michael and Elma Taylor, 07 Feb 1947; citing Guilford, NC
Obituary Online notes for Elma Katie TAYLOR
Obituary for Elma Taylor Michael

Elma Taylor Michael, 93, passed away peacefully at her home on June 28, 2020.

A 2:00 p.m. funeral service will be held Thursday, July 2, 2020 at Brown Summit Baptist Church. Visitation will begin at 12:30 p.m. until 1:45 p.m. A private interment will be held Friday.

Elma was born December 28, 1926 in Danville, VA to the late Charlie and Carrie Taylor.

She was a member of Brown Summit Baptist Church and served as both a choir member and director in her earlier years. Elma loved working in her yard and planting her beautiful flowers. She created quite a landscaping masterpiece of 30 years in the woods behind her home with walking trails and various plantings including azaleas. Most importantly, she loved her extended family including her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Clayton G. Michael. Additionally, she was preceded in death by 9 siblings.

Survivors include her son, Gary C. Michael and wife, Stephanie. Also surviving is a sister, Marilyn Lowe. In addition, she is survived by grandchildren, Tiffany Miles and husband, Landon; Justin Michael and wife, Charli; and Elliott Michael. Other survivors include great-grandchildren, Elise and Harrison Miles, as well as Olivia Michael.

Online condolences may be made at www.forbisanddick.com.
Forbis and Dick North Elm Chapel is assisting the Michael family.

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