By Cara Cowan Watts | Cherokee 411
May 23, 1961 – August 8, 2026
Muldrow, Oklahoma
Cherokee Nation Citizen
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Elsie Taylor, age 65, of the Bellefonte community in Oklahoma. Elsie peacefully departed this life on Saturday, August 8, 2026 in Bellefonte, Oklahoma.
Born on May 23, 1961, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, to Lorene (Sevenstar) Taylor and Bennie Lee Taylor. Elsie, was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and friend.
Elsie’s love and compassion for her family was immense. She cherished every living moment with family by taking lots of photos. She was a loving grandmother to Lucy and enjoyed spending a lot of time with her. Elsie was also very proud of Lucy for all of her accomplishments. She loved her family so much that if they needed help she’d do her best to help them out. She loved to visit with everyone even if it was just for a minute. She will be dearly missed by everyone.
She is survived by her granddaughter, Natalie Lucille Taylor of Muldrow, OK; five sisters, Carolyn Byers and Eddie of Gans, OK, and Irene Taylor, Betty Taylor-Raney, and Sandra Soap and Jimmy Dale, all of Bellefonte community, OK, and Loretta Barrios and Efrain of Fort Smith, AR. She also leaves behind two brothers, Justin Taylor and Mark Allen Taylor, both of Bellefonte community, OK. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, one aunt, three uncles, and many friends.
