Mrs. Thelma Elizabeth Taylor, better know as Peach, age 71, of Lansing, NC died Thursday, March 31, 2011 at Ashe Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Taylor was born on August 1, 1939 in Chester, PA to Howard Franklin and Nonnie Osborne Howell. Mrs. Taylor was preceded in death by her husband, Rex Taylor and daughter, Carmen Bass. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, April 3, 2011 at the Helton United Methodist Church by Rev. Peter Parish. The family will receive friends from 1:00 - 2:00 PM prior to the service. Mrs. Taylor is survived by: 3 Brothers: Sterling Howell of Roanoke, VA, Joe Howell of Lansing, NC & Richard Howell of Conover, NC 1 Sister: Mildred Greenway of Columbus, NJ 2 grandchildren, 1 great-granddaughter, several nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to the Haw Orchard Cemetery Fund or a charity of the donor's choice. You may send and view condolences to the family through our website, www.badgerfuneralhome.com. Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with Mrs. Taylor's arrangements.