Betty Graziano Taylor

Betty Graziano Taylor, of Tickfaw, Louisiana, peacefully passed away on Friday, September 25, 2026, at the age of 82. She was born on Friday, May 19, 1944, in New Orleans, Louisiana, the daughter of the late Tony Graziano and the late Margaret Graziano.

Betty found joy in the simple things in life. She loved to shop, especially when she could find a good bargain, and she never passed up a good deal. She also loved to cook, especially for her family, and found great joy in bringing them together around the table. Above all, Betty was a loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who treasured her family and the time they shared together.

Betty is survived by her children, Lisa Watts (Albert), Thomas L. Taylor Jr., and Tony Taylor; grandchildren, Ashley Bankston, Sammy Taylor (Hailey), and Olivia Taylor; great-grandchildren, Presleigh and Jaynei Bankston and Makenzie Taylor; and granddog, Bobby Socks.

In addition to her parents, Betty was preceded in death by her husband of 44 years, Thomas L. Taylor Sr., and siblings, Sal Graziano and Ann Graziano.

Family and friends will be received at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home - Hammond, 2000 N. Morrison Blvd, Hammond, Louisiana 70401 on Thursday, October 1, 2026, from 12:00 pm until the funeral service begins at 2:00 pm.

Interment will follow at Colonial Cemetery in Independence, Louisiana.