Bessie J. Taylor age 76, of Troy, OH. Died Saturday, June 2, 2001 at Harborside Healthcare Center, Troy, OH. She was born November 8, 1924 to Harry G. & Gretchen N. Clore Alsup. Survivors include her Daughter, Elizabeth A. Bashore of Buena Park, CA; Brother, Harold D. Alsup of Bedford, KY; Sisters and Brothers-in-Law, Louise and Gene Sommers of Evansville, IN, Dorothy And Robert Barnett of New Castle, KY. A special Niece, Geraldine L. Anderson of Troy, OH. Five Grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Kennth P. Taylor in 1987 and one sister, Marianna McKenny. Services will be 10:00AM Thursday at Baird Funeral Home, Troy, OH with Revs. Gilbert & Phyllis Welbaum officiating. Burial will take place in Riverside Cemetery, Troy, OH. Friends may call at the funeral home 5-8PM Wednesday. Contributions can be made to Hospice of Miami County or American Cancer Society.