HELEN TAYLOR DORRIS

Henderson, TN: Helen Pearl Barnes Taylor Dorris, age 89, passed away October 3, 2026, at Bolivar Health and Rehabilitation.

She was born on July 4, 1937, in Hardeman County.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Johnnie Campbell and Mae Ola McCarver Barnes; four sisters, Bessie Barnes, Jessie Verdine Barnes Powers (William), Nellie Carol Barnes Poole (Hilry) and Martha Ann Barnes Sanders (Tommy); a brother, Edward Lynn Barnes; a husband, Charles Ray Taylor of 42 years; son, Johnnie Ray Taylor; a husband, Carlis Gene Dorris of 10 years; a stepdaughter Melody Joy Maynard (Kirby); and stepson, Elmer Lee Dorris.

She leaves behind a daughter, Catherine Denise Taylor; grandson, Charles Frank Taylor; stepdaughter, Brittany Dorris Wood (Jeff); stepson, Anthony “Tony” Dorris; a sister-in-law, Jewell Barnes; as well as many nieces, nephews, relatives and a multitude of friends.

Helen was a faithful member of Palestine Baptist Church and loved the Lord, her family and church family.

She loved to read the Bible and do word search puzzles. Helen loved not only her family but her friends.

She was a good Christian woman who was loved by all who knew her. She will be greatly missed.

Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Monday October 12, 2026, at Palestine Baptist Church with Bro. Anthony Rowland officiating. Burial will follow at Big Springs Methodist Cemetery in Medon.

The family will receive friends at the church on Monday from 9:00 AM until 11:00 AM.

Shackelford Funeral Directors - Henderson