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1983 Khalila 2021

Khalila Taylor

June 6, 1983 — November 28, 2021

Khalila Ali Taylor was born to Dorothy Brown and Leonard Taylor(Skooky) in Abilene, Texas on June 6, 1983.

Unique fact about Khalila; she was born as a Twin with Muhammad Ali Taylor. Khalila shared an intense connection and a bond with Muhammed. They share a lifetime of memories together.

Khalila attendant West Orange Stark's High School in Orange, Texas. She was a member of the class of 2002. Khalila's classmates remembered her for being quite outspoken and she showed an extreme interest in doing research on current events. Khalila's friends remember her for being loving, caring, and loyal. Her presence was beautiful and her heart was warming.

Khalila enjoyed singing and dancing. Khalila had a passion for cooking. She loved being around children and enjoyed babysitting. Khalila had an immense amount of love for all of her siblings, family, nieces, and nephews. Khalila shared a special bond with her nephew Jautorian Mosby (Butta) and niece Jaulazia Mosby (Lai Lai). Khailia also shared a special love for her only great nephew Carter Mosby, and she nickname (Blimpie).

On November 28, 2021, Khalila was called home to be with God at her home in Orange Texas.

Khalila Ali Taylor leads to cherish her memory; Mother Dorothy Brown of Abilene, Texas and Father Leonard Taylor (Skooky) of Abilene, Texas, bonus father Ollie Griffin of Ennis Texas, Grandfather, Jimmy Keenan of San Angelo, Texas, three children; two daughters, Aujinae Collier of Orange, Texas, Aumiyah Collier of Abilene, Texas and son, Zayvijhon Taylor Of Orange, Texas. One special child whom she considered her own Taitlyn Levi.

Khalila is survived by Three Brothers, Twin brother Muhammed Ali, Taylor (Keiondra) of Killeen, Texas, Norrell Waynewood of Midland Texas, and Demetrick Keckley (Catherine) of Abilene, Texas, four sisters; Malaka Mosby (Jed) Odessa, Texas, Nyimah Waynewood of Fort Worth, Texas, Winter Smith (Laron) of Abilene, Texas and Arthesia Lee of Fort Worth, Texas.

For Aunts; Mary Keckley (Gee Gee), Sylvia Brown, Ann Dorsey, Doris Applebee, Three Uncles, Billye Brown (Elizabeth), Bobby Brown, and Tinker Brown. Best friend Andrea McDonald. Khalila also leaves a host of Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, and Friends

Khalila was preceded in death by her Maternal Grandmother, The Great Dorothy L Brown. Daughter, Zhakaijha M. Levi, and Sister Chiniqua Brown, Paternal Grandmother Beatrice Fitzgerald, Paternal Grandfather Jim Taylor, Aunt Pandora Kleckley (Pam) and Great Uncle Don Brown.

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Monday, December 13, 2021

5:00 - 7:00 pm (Central time)

Elmwood Funeral Home & Memorial Park

7719 US-277, Abilene, TX 79606

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