Ina Randall Taylor, 94, of Abbeville, passed away on March 15, 2026, at Self Regional Healthcare in Greenwood. Born in Rutherfordton, North Carolina, to the late Doctor Anders and Mamie Randall, she was the beloved wife of the late Rev. James D. Taylor.
For 29 years, Ina stood faithfully beside her husband as he pastored the Abbeville Congregational Holiness Church. With a compassionate heart and gentle spirit, she embraced her role as a pastor’s wife, offering quiet strength and comfort to their congregation and the wider community. A longtime member of the church, she lived a life of steadfast dedication to her faith, her family, and serving others.
Ina found deep joy in simple, meaningful pursuits. An avid gardener, she grew vegetables and flowers that brightened her surroundings. She was a skilled quilter and crocheter, creating beautiful pieces that reflected her patience and creativity. Her baking and cooking were acts of love that nourished both body and soul, leaving warm memories for all who knew her.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, her parents, and three brothers, Alfred L. Randall (Lib), David K. Randall (Adelita), and Bremen B. Randall. Ina is survived by her daughter, Omegia Taylor Ray and her husband, Jerry; granddaughter, Mandy Ray Arrowood and her husband, Dustin, all of Abbeville; great-granddaughter, Marissa Taylor Arrowood Gossett and her husband, Andrew, of Greenwood; and several nieces and nephews.
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