Longtime Douglas Resident Eloise Taylor Dies at 92

Eloise Porter-Taylor was a beloved community member with a large family.

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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Eloise T. Porter-Taylor, a 92-year-old resident of Douglas, Georgia, passed away peacefully at Lakeside Senior Living in Douglas. She was the daughter of the late Carlie Lee Tanner and Beatrice Johnson Tanner and is survived by five daughters, 15 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Why it matters

Eloise Porter-Taylor's passing marks the end of an era for a long-standing Douglas family with deep roots in the community. As a matriarch with a large family, she was a beloved figure who will be greatly missed.

The details

Eloise Porter-Taylor was preceded in death by her first husband, Gerald T. Porter, and her second husband, Ashley Taylor, as well as her son, Gerald Timothy Porter. The family will receive visitors on Saturday, February 14, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Sims Funeral Home in Douglas. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM at the Sims Funeral Home chapel, with Rev. Paul Womack officiating. Interment will follow at the City of Douglas Cemetery.

  • Eloise Porter-Taylor passed away peacefully on February 13, 2026.
  • Visitation will be held on February 14, 2026 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM.
  • Funeral services will be held on February 14, 2026 at 3:00 PM.

The players

Eloise T. Porter-Taylor

A 92-year-old resident of Douglas, Georgia who passed away peacefully. She was the daughter of the late Carlie Lee Tanner and Beatrice Johnson Tanner.

Patricia (Frank Smith) Hamilton

One of Eloise Porter-Taylor's five daughters.

Rev. Paul Womack

The officiant who will lead Eloise Porter-Taylor's funeral services.

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The takeaway

Eloise Porter-Taylor's passing marks the end of an era for a long-standing Douglas family with deep roots in the community. As a matriarch with a large family, she was a beloved figure who will be greatly missed by her loved ones and the broader Douglas community.