Obituary for Dora Mae Taylor -January 31, 1931

Dora Mae Taylor, longtime Beggs resident, passed away Tuesday evening, August 19, 2025 at 94 years of age. Born January 31, 1931 in Sapulpa to the late Thomas and Maggie (Kelly) Bruton, she lived in numerous communities with her family before settling in the Beggs area. She married Jessie Lee Taylor on March 28, 1949 in Bristow, Oklahoma. He preceded her in passing on December 15, 2003. Dora enjoyed being outdoors, especially fishing and camping. She also loved to sew and play bingo. She was a longtime member of the First Apostolic Church of Beggs.

Preceding Dora in passing was her parents, husband, a son, Frank Houston Taylor and eight siblings.

Survivors include her daughters, Susan Taylor Weaver and Sandra Taylor Pierce, grandchildren, Allen Canady, Chad Canady, Amy Sims, Tania Imhoff, William Taylor, Wesley Taylor, Dawn Stacy and Cody Liles, several great grandchildren, sisters, Yvonne Stringfellow and Evelyn Bruton and numerous nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be held 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at the Beggs Cemetery with Pastor Tim Craighton officiating.

To send flowers and plants to the family, please visit the Sympath Page.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the McClendon-Winters Funeral Home of Beggs, Oklahoma. Memories, condolences, photos and videos may be shared with the family on Dora’s Tribute Page of our website. www.mcclendon-winters.com