Elois Mitchell

Taylor

Elois Mitchell Taylor, 96, of Richmond, nicknamed "Beanie" by her close friends, passed on to her heavenly reward on Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at Westminster-Canterbury in Richmond.

Born in Richmond in 1929, Elois was the daughter of Mary Magnolia Pender and John Robert Mitchell. Her family roots extended to Pinetops, North Carolina, a place that remained part of her family heritage.

Elois was a devoted educator who dedicated 33 years of her life to teaching in the Hanover County School District. As an English teacher, she touched the lives of countless students and colleagues through her love of language, literature, learning and education. She was a graduate of Virginia Union University and took great pride in her career as an educator and in the difference she made in the lives of her students.

She was the beloved wife of Norman F. Taylor, who predeceased her in 1997. Together, they built a family and shared many years of love and memories. She was a devoted mother to her two children, Kim Taylor and Michael Taylor; cherished grandmother to Jessica Taylor and Joshua Taylor. Elois is also survived by a loving daughter-in-law, Sherryl Taylor; stepdaughter, Brenda Powell, other relatives and friends.

Elois had a deep appreciation for classical music. She especially enjoyed the timeless works of composers such as Tchaikovsky, Beethoven, Mozart and Bach and enjoyed singing in her church choir in her earlier days. Her love of music reflected her appreciation for beauty, culture and the finer things in life.

She will be remembered by her family and friends for the life she lived, the students she influenced, the family she cherished and the many memories she leaves behind. Her legacy of love, education, family and faith will continue through the generations.

Remains rest at Scott's Funeral Home, 115 E. Brookland Park Blvd. where viewing will be held from 2 p.m. until 5 p.m. Saturday, September 26, 2027. Graveside services will be held 2:30 p.m. Monday, September 28 at Roselawn Memory Gardens, 13389 Mountain Road, Glen Allen, VA 23059.

May Elois "Beanie" Taylor rest peacefully in the arms of her heavenly hosts, forever remembered and deeply loved.