Kelly Rae Taylor, 58, of Southern Pines, passed at the FirstHealth Hospice House on Saturday, September 28, 2024.
Kelly was born in Raleigh, June 28, 1966, and grew up on Hilton Head Island, SC. Kelly, a professional tutor and communication studies professor, received her AA from Sandhills Community College, her BA from UNC – Pembroke, and her MA from Queens University in Charlotte.
Kelly was the daughter of the late Sharon Rae Fielden and the mother of Lily Gunter and Dylan Beamer. She is also survived by her grandson Everton Beamer. In addition to her mother, Kelly is preceded in death by her sister Shannon Taylor.
A celebration of her life will be held at the Boles Funeral Home, 425 W. Pennsylvania Ave, Southern Pines on Thursday, October 17, 2024, at 5:00 PM. The family will receive friends prior to the ceremony from 4:00-5:00 PM.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Lily’s college fund.
Online condolences may be made at www.BolesFuneralHome.com
Services are entrusted to Boles Funeral Home of Southern Pines.
