Mattie Taylor

Mattie Taylor, age 83 of Russellville, Alabama passed away peacefully at her residence surrounded by her loving family, September 25, 2025.

Mattie was born to Robert and Minnie Franks January 3, 1942. She enjoyed tending to her flowers, mountain vacations, cooking, and canning. Mattie was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church.

A visitation will be Sunday, September 28, 2025 at Macedonia Baptist church from 2:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. where the funeral service will be at 3:00 p.m. Burial will be at Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery. Brother Nick McSpadden will officiate.

Pallbearers will be Evan Mixon, Denver Mixon, John Mixon, Tony Riley, Rodney Franks, Mike Franks, and Jimmy Dale Seay.

Mattie is survived by her husband of 62 years, Gene Taylor; daughters, Sherry (Tony) Riley, Anissa (John) Mixon; grandchildren, Evan Mixon, Denver Mixon; and a host of nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Minnie Dale Franks; and brothers, Ray Franks, Billy Franks, and Dee Franks.

Memories and condolences may be shared at akinsfh.com