01/28/2026
Life Tribute for Beulah Taylor - Celebrating 102 Years
Known lovingly to family as Boody, this remarkable 102-year-old woman was born in Russell County, near the old cemetery, a place that quietly anchors the beginning of a long and meaningful life. While memories of her childhood details may have faded with time, the joy of those early years still shines through — especially the simple happiness of swinging in the woods with her cousin, a memory that speaks to a childhood rooted in nature, connection, and freedom.
Boody has always said she's enjoyed everything in life, a sentiment that beautifully reflects how she's lived. Much of her early adulthood was spent tending to house work and farm upkeep, doing the steady, necessary work that helped support family and daily life. Married once, Boody built a family centered on love and care, raising Barbara Katherine and William Edward, who remain a lasting source of pride and meaning.
Over more than a century, Boody has witnessed many changes in the world — from daily life to the simple observation that the weather has grown warmer over the years. Through it all, one thing has remained constant: family matters most. Though never one for giving formal advice, Boody's life itself offers wisdom —to take life as it comes, find joy in simple moments, and appreciate the people around you. Today, her simple joys still include ice cream, the familiar comfort of 1940s country music, and a deep love for Johnny Cash.
At 102 years young, Boody's life is a quiet but powerful reminder that a full life doesn't have to be loud — it just has to be lived with heart.
Happy birthday Beulah we love you!!
