Elizabeth Cora Taylor-Sandoval

Celebration of Life

Elizabeth Cora Taylor-Sandoval was born September 17, 1963, in Santa Barbara, California. Elizabeth was the second child of the Ardmore Taylor Sr. and late Minister Patsy Ruth Austin-Tharpe. Elizabeth was named after both her maternal grandmother, Elizabeth Austin, and her paternal grandmother, Cora Lee Taylor.

Elizabeth was born at Cottage Hospital in Santa Barbara, California. She was happy living at 38 N. Voluntario on the East Side, and attended Franklin Elementary School. In her household with her siblings, Diedre, Kelli and Jamey we spent much of our time playing outside. She also enjoyed spending time with her step-siblings Ardie and Tracey.

The family moved from California to Wisconsin to support her step Dad’s new work position. After three year’s there, the family moved to Illinois to support her Mom’s new work position. She graduated from High School in Normal, Illinois. During her time in the Midwest Elizabeth ran track, socialized with friends and dreamed of living life as she saw best and exploring new things and places. When the family relocated from Illinois back to California, Elizabeth decided to stay in Illinois. There she raised her daughter Elonda. Elizabeth eventually moved back to California and settled in Lompoc with Elonda to be with family and familiar land.

Elizabeth enjoyed conversations, good stories and socializing with others. She made friends with many as she navigated spaces. She was known for sharing and lovingly made beautiful crocheted blankets, a skill she learned from her grandmother, for those she cared about. She last resided in Oxnard, California. Afavorite place for Taylor family gatherings at grandma Cora Lee’s house on Hill St. Elizabeth kept her mind and hands busy, coloring, completing word-searches and crossword puzzles. She also enjoyed coloring pictures, good food, calling her sisters and watching movies and T.V. shows.

She was proceeded in death by her mother, Min. Patsy Ruth Austin-Tharpe.

Elizabeth leaves to cherish her memory; Her dads Ardmore Taylor Sr. (step mother Julia Taylor) and step father James Tharpe. Her siblings: Diedre Dixon (Donnell Dixon), Kelli Tharpe, Jamey Tharpe, Armore Taylor Jr. and Tracey Taylor. She is also survived by her children: Elonda and Jamey. Her grandchildren: Katja Danielle Taylor, Jasmin Tashe Taylor, Nala Fay Banks, and Narteese Neal Banks Jr., and extended family and friends.