Josephine Graham Taylor

Josephine Graham Taylor

Born on the 27th day of August 1938 at home in Rose City, Texas to parents Rags and Ruth Graham and was received in the loving arms of Jesus on Monday evening June 16, 2025, at home in Hemphill.

Jo was proud to say she was a lifelong resident of Vidor, the hometown she dearly loved. She was a very strong and vibrant woman who had an energetic personality with a beautiful contagious smile always on her face and a laugh that would fill the room. She touched many lives with her generous heart, loving spirit, and overall passion for life during her time on earth.

She was a faithful servant of God who blessed her with a beautiful voice, that she used to worship Him. Singing in many churches, serving in prison ministry, with several groups or around the campfire. She was even honored to sing at Carnegie Hall.

She had a deep love for dogs and always had a spoiled one in her home. She adored being surrounded by friends and family sharing home cooked meals. She will forever be cherished.

In 1955, at age 16 she wrote the words to the Vidor High School Fight Song that is still sung today, 70 years later.

She was much loved in her 86 years surviving the loss of three husband's, Carlton Taylor, Paul Leboueff, and her last love Scott Smith.

She is preceded in death by her parents Douglas "Rags" and Ruth Graham, and her half brother George Buxton, who served in World War ll.

She is survived by son Doug and Debra Taylor of Vidor, daughters Cathy and Ronnie Cozart of Vidor, and Pamela Adams of Hemphill. Two grandsons, Erik and Wendy Cozart of Sour Lake, Taylor Cozart of Vidor, Two great granddaughters Denise and Gwendalyn Cozart.