Barbara received her Ph.D and retired from Cleveland Community College in January 2011 after teaching English for 37 years.  While at Cleveland Community College she served as faculty advisor for Gamma Beta Phi, the school's honor society and served terms as national president. Additionally she was active with the Children's Home of Cleveland County and served on the Board of Directors.  Barbara was an active member of Boiling Springs Baptist Church.  She also enjoyed working with Greater Shelby Community Theater.  Mrs. Taylor received numerous honors and awards throughout her lifetime. 
Barbara was preceded in death by her husband of 41 years, Dr. James Kanipe Taylor of Shelby and her parents Rodney and Addine Cadden of Columbus Miss.
In addition to many friends and colleagues, Barbara is survived by her daughter, Kelly of Raleigh, N.C., son Chris, of the home, honorary son Jim Turner of the home, brother Rodney (Buddy) Cadden of Seymour, Tn. and his sons, Jason and his wife Laura of Seymour, Tn., and Jerry and his wife Carrol of Boston, Mass; and her personal caregiver, Tamara Reid also of the home.
A memorial service will be held on Monday, October 24, 2011 at 11:00am at Boiling Springs Baptist Church with Dr. Carroll Page officiating.  The family will receive friends from 6:00 – 7:00pm on Sunday, October 23, 2011 at Cecil M Burton Funeral Home.  At other times the family will be at the home.

Cecil M Burton Funeral Home is serving the family of Mrs. Taylor.

Guest Registry is available at www.cecilmburtonfuneralhome.com