Ravenell Purvis Taylor, 96, of Plant City, died Oct. 10, 2016.
She was born in Keysville, Florida to Daniel W. and Della (Hightower) Purvis. She was a teacher at Pinecrest and Jackson elementaries, a member and elder of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church in Plant City and a past president of the Plant City Business and Professional Women’s Club. She also was a member of the East Hillsborough Historical Society and Alpha Delta Kappa.
She is survived by her daughter, DeLane Hightower; and a host of nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 28 years, John Taylor; and her siblings.
A funeral service was held Oct. 14, at Wells Memorial Funeral Home and Event Center in Plant City. Pastor Don Mason officiated.
Burial followed at East Oaklawn Cemetery.
Online condolences may be made at WellsMemorial.com.