Henrietta was born July 16, 1938, in Houston, Texas, to Henry W. Slaughter and Ouida (Pipsaire) Pickens. She married Don E. Taylor on June 18, 1960, at the First Baptist Church in Henderson, Texas. She and Don were faithful companions and happily married for 65 years. She, also, never let him forget that she was born one day older than him.
Henrietta was a devoted mother to her two children, Steve and Laura, and a doting ''Grammy'' to her grandchildren, Austin and Maggie. The family remembers her smile and laughter which were present wherever she went.
She was an active member of Highland Terrace Baptist Church where she worked in the food pantry and was a member of the Faithful Servants Sunday School class, which she loved.
She is survived by her husband, Don E. Taylor; son, Steve Taylor and wife, Dana; daughter, Laura Thomas and husband, Gordon Steve; brother, Hubert Park (Chip) Pickens; grandchildren, Gordon Austin Thomas and Maggie Lin Preston.
Her parents preceded her in death.
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Connie Talley
Farmersville, TX Friday, October 10, 2025 I am deeply saddened by the news of your loss. I pray that God will grant you the strength. My most sincere condolences! What a precious sweet soul Henrietta was! We always knew she was around when we heard her laugh. The smile she had when she walked into the church building. She will be missed by so many!