Soletta Lilly Bell Duncan Taylor

Her Story of Eighty-Three Years

We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord. II Corinthians 5:8

Though I’m gone, my guidance will continue to shine upon each of your paths. I am at peace knowing that my children and grandchildren are surrounded by love and support. It was my time to depart my earthly home, though I know you all are sad now that I am at peace. Soletta Lilly Bell Duncan Taylor was born on June 6, 1942, to Solomon and Rosa Bell Duncan. She received her formal education in Allendale County schools and furthered her education at Morris College, where she was a cheerleader. She accepted Christ as her Savior at an early age and was united with Goodwill Baptist Church, where she served as the church secretary, a member of the choir, a member of the missionary society, and a deaconess.

Soletta Lilly Bell Duncan was united in holy matrimony with Roosevelt Taylor, Jr. Their union was blessed with six children.

Her early employment started at Allendale Yarn Factory. She worked for many years as the Town Secretary for the Town of Gifford, Hampton County School District 2, where she retired after serving as a teacher’s aide and a bus driver. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star Ruth Chapter #225 and the Gifford June Festival Committee.

Soletta Lilly Bell Duncan Taylor departed this life on March 10, 2026. She was preceded in death by her parents, Solomon and Rosa Bell Duncan; grandmother, Carrie Moore Brooks Gibson, who played a vital role in her upbringing; husband, Roosevelt Taylor, Jr.; son, Craig Duncan; and grandson, John David Morning, Jr.

Loving memories of Soletta Taylor will be cherished by her loving family: her children, Romella (John) Morning, Roosevelt Taylor III, Jeffery (D’Andre) Taylor, Darwin Taylor, Ryonna (Craig) Harris, and Nakeiah (Teddy) Reid, granddaughter who was reared in the home; stepmother, Geneva Duncan; grandchildren, Dartavius Taylor, Jarod Taylor, DarVerne Taylor, Daquan Taylor, J’Krayh Taylor, JaiVell Taylor, Taylor (James) Mack, Tanaysha Taylor, Jeffery Taylor II, Laurie (Jamal) Gamble, Ethan Douglas, Madyson Harris, Sieanna Harris, Craig Jr. (Kadijah) Harris, Lakeyia (Erik) Graham, Candace Taylor, and Destiny Bostick (raised as a grand); fifteen great-grandchildren; siblings, Frank (Dot) Duncan, Paul Duncan, Marvin Owens, Tronza Duncan, Lisa Duncan, Lillian (Charles) Deloach (raised as a sister), and Lazetta Duncan Moore (raised as a sister); aunts and uncles, Ann Garvin, Rosa Duncan, Hattie Duncan, and Maybank Duncan; in-laws; Frances Taylor, Jessie May Taylor, Hercil Taylor, Jimmy Lee Woods, and Jimmy Grant; and a host of nieces, nephews, godchildren, other relatives, and friends.

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