Roetta Thomas Taylor, age 78 of Lillington, passed away on Wednesday (12/18/2024).  She was born on December 23, 1945, daughter of the late Neil Allen Thomas and Luzene Howard Thomas.  She was preceded in death by her parents, brother, Neil Thomas Jr. and sisters Eloise Thomas Rosser and Beatrice Thomas Brownlee.  Roetta was a member at Antioch Baptist Church and for many years owned Roetta's Beauty Shop and R & R Originals.  She loved traveling to the beach and working in her yard, The greatest joy she had was spending time with her family, especially her great-grandchildren.  She was a friend to many and will be missed by all who knew and loved her.  Surviving is her husband of 60 years, Darnell Taylor of the home; son, Anthony Taylor of Lillington, NC; Sister, Rebecca Thomas Rosser of Broadway, NC; granddaughter, Heather Taylor Rosser and husband Adam of Sanford, NC and her great-grandchildren, Gavin Rosser and Ainsleigh Rosser; nieces Kelli Rattz,  Jennifer Goodwin and several other nieces and nephews.  The family will receive friends from 11am-12pm on Saturday (12/21/2024) at Antioch Baptist Church.   Funeral services will follow at 12pm Saturday with Rev. Doug Houston and Rev. Scott Yow officiating.  Burial will follow in the church cemetery.   Online condolences can be made at

www.smithfuneralhomebroadway.com  Arrangements are by Smith Funeral Home, Broadway Inc.