Teresa Laverne Rollins Taylor

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved Teresa Laverne Rollins Taylor, who departed this life on Monday, April 7, 2025, at 70 years old.

She was a beautiful soul who lived with the love of God shining brightly in her heart. Her life was a true reflection of grace, compassion, and steadfast faith. She touched so many with her prayers, her kindness, and her radiant spirit.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Abraham Rollins, Jr., and Mildred W. Rollins; her first husband, Samual A. Parris; her brother, Timothy I. Williams; and her niece, Veronica N. Taylor.

She is survived by her children, Angela L. Parris, Samantha A. Parris-Hunter (Chris), and DeWayne A. Parris; her grandchildren, Ronal A. Parris (Jessica), Alyssa D. Parris, and Ryan A. Parris; her great-grandchildren, Zyan I. M. Parris, Anyri N. Yuvanavattana, Tylan A. Vaught, London A. Parris, Drevion M. Bakaitis, Cayden E. Johnson, and Destiny G. Johnson; her sister, Sally Y. Taylor; her brother, Robert E. Rollins; her nephews, Richard J. Williams, James A. Taylor, Jordan A. Taylor, James R. Taylor, and Jaylin B. Nowlin; a very special cousin, LeAudrey Arnold; her former husband, Duran W. Taylor; and a host of other relatives, loved ones and friends who will carry forward her memory with love and gratitude.

A homegoing service to honor and celebrate Teresa’s life will be held at First Baptist Church, 555 West Rock Road, Radford, Virginia on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at 2:00 pm where friends are invited to join us in remembering the beautiful life she lived. The family will receive friends beginning at 1 pm.

Her love, compassion, gentle spirit and kindness will remain in our hearts forever.

The family is in the care of Mullins Funeral Home in Radford. www.mullinsfuneralhome.com