Helen Boggs Taylor was born on December 15th, 1940, in Jefferson City, Tennessee. She departed this earth on Thursday, August 21, 2025, in Knoxville at the age of 84. Helen declared Jesus as her Lord and Savior and is enjoying heaven with Him now and for eternity.

Helen was the youngest of 4 children born to Graham Boggs and Billie (Nelson) Boggs. Helen graduated from Lake City High School in 1958 and received a Cosmetology diploma from the Tennessee School of Beauty in 1961. Later that year Helen married Norris Taylor and the day after their wedding they departed for Arizona as Norris served in the United States Army.

In November 1969, Helen earned the beautiful title of “Mother” when she and Norris welcomed their one and only child, Mark Anthony, into their family.

Helen was very intelligent and serious when she needed to be, but it was her sense of humor and spunk that really drew people to her. When asked to describe Helen, “feisty” with a “no-nonsense, tell it like you see it” attitude sums it up.

In addition to Norris and Bob, Helen was predeceased by her parents Graham and Billie Boggs, her brothers CW and Gerald Boggs, her sister Shelby Campbell, and several cousins. Helen is survived by her son and daughter-in-law Mark and Lisa Taylor and her beloved grandchildren Samantha and Logan Taylor, all of Knoxville and several cousins, nieces, and nephews. Helen will also be greatly missed by her best friend of 60 years Helene Witt of Killeen, TX.

Helen’s family would like to thank: Dr. Mark Johnson and his staff at Powell Family Physicians for providing her with exceptional care for more than 2 decades; the members of Black Oak Heights Baptist Church for the love, prayers, and acts of service during the last several years; the staff at Meadowview Senior Living in Clinton, TN for ensuring that Helen had a safe and comfortable home for the last year of her life; special caregiver Patti Graybeal who loved and cared for Helen during the last 6 months; the staff at Shalom Hospice of Tennessee for their support and compassion for Helen and her family over the last 6 weeks. The family will gather at Hatmaker Funeral Home in Rocky Top, TN on Saturday 8/30 at 10:30am for a funeral procession to Leach Cemetery. A graveside service will begin at 11:00am with Don Hughes officiating. All who know and love Helen are welcome to attend

Related