Sally Mary Taylor Washington
Sally M. Taylor Washington, 109, of Collinsville, Virginia, passed away on Monday, January 15, 2024. Sally M. Taylor Washington was born in Franklin County, Virginia, in 1914. She was the third child of John and Ollie Taylor.
She was preceded in death by her husband Lewis Washington. Her (8) brothers: Harry, Seaboyd, Lloyd, Joe, Mack, Randolph, James, and Herbert. Her (5) sisters: Beaulah, Gertrude, Ruby, Nannie, and Margaret.
Sally was an excellent cook and shared her craft professionally with her loved ones. Her first job was in Boones Mill, VA. Like many others who headed north for more opportunities, she eventually made the move to Washington, D.C., in the 1930s, where she was able to be close to her sister Beulah and her family. Before later heading to Connecticut to work, she met a gentleman named Louis Washington as he was on his way to serve in the United States Navy. They both returned to Washington, D.C., in the 1940s, and, as fate would have it, they reconnected. Sally and "Wash" were united in holy matrimony on July 17, 1950. They were blessed with 45 years of companionship until his passing in 1995. Their home on 9th Street, NW, was the spot for holiday gatherings and was always filled with family, friends, and fun. Everyone in the neighborhood knew and loved Mrs. Washington, and she would sit on her front porch, tending to her flowers and waving and speaking to those who walked by.
Sally's professional life also included jobs as a waitress and cook at a local restaurant in her community and at the Town and Country School in Silver Spring, MD. She was also an entrepreneur who provided catering services that included her famous tea, sandwiches, and caramel cakes.
Sally was a faithful servant of the Lord, a member of the Walker Memorial Baptist Church, and had served on the Friendship Club since 1944. She never missed a meeting until her health prevented her from attending, but her powerful presence was always felt.
She is survived by her sister Victoria Taylor of Collinsville. She has a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.
A local funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 20, 2024, at noon at the House of Purpose in Bassett, Virginia, 2805 Riverside Drive, Bassett, VA 24055. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. There will be a service held on Thursday, January 25, 2024, at 12:00 p. m. at Walker Memorial Baptist Church 2020, 13th Street NW, Washington, DC, 20009. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. A burial will take place immediately after the service at Lincoln Memorial Cemetery, 4001 Suitland Road, Suitland, MD 20746.
The family will receive friends at the home, 49 Oakland Drive, Collinsville, Virginia 24078, at the following times: Wednesday, 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.; Thursday, 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.; and Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Online condolences may be made by visiting www.bassettfuneralservice.com. Bassett Funeral Service is serving the Washington family.
