Death date: Jun 5, 2020
Eldred Taylor passed away June 5, 2020 in Oakland, CA. Arrangements have been entrusted to Skylawn Funeral Home and Memorial Park, Highway 92 at Skyline Blvd., San Mateo, CA 94402 650-349-4411. Service details and obituary will be Read Obituary
She was one of the kindest, gentlest women I knew who had an inner strength that carried her through a car accident and all if the challenges that life bright her.
She left behind a daughter that continues that legacy of love and kindness and continues to shine the light she she carried throughout her life. We are all so much better for having known them.
John Marshall
I met Mrs. Taylor because Toni and were in the same high school class, and seven of us went to Europe together after our Senior year. We would rotate going to each other’s homes for dinner while we were fundraising for our trip. All of us absolutely loved going to Toni’s house, because we got the wisdom of Mrs. Taylor along with our meals...priceless!
Aunt Jeanette was an extraordinary woman. Most of my memories include my mother, grandmother and aunt Jeanette talking and laughing. Her laugh always made me smile ! I want to believe that they are all laughing now
Cousin Toni, I am so glad we have reconnected. I know how you feel. I love you! Prayers going up
In 1979, when I learned that my nomination to become a federal judge had been approved by the Senate, one of the very first things I did was call Jeanette, to ask her to be my secretary. Jeanette had been my secretary, beginning in 1966, when I ran the legal aid office in East Palo Alto.
After initially insisting that she was too old to come back to work for me, she finally agreed, to my enormous relief. It was just about the smartest decision I made as a judge. As she had done at the legal aid office, she ran my office with precision and judgement. For generations of my law clerks, she was their "Den Mother", always ready to help them solve their professional or personal problems. During those years we became closer than ever, and I will always be grateful for the compassion, professionalism, and friendship that she Brough to the job, and to me personally. My career would have been markedly different without this wonderful woman by my side.
Thelton Henderson
Sending my deepest sympathy, thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
"Jennette" Taylor was loved by many. Her gentleness and kind loving spirit will be missed. Knowing that she is watching over us brings peace to me.
God give you peace and strength during these days.
Sharon Austin Witherspoon
When we both worked at Legal Aid, Jeanette was an island of warmth, cheer, and common sense.
Sonja Soehnel
