TAYLOR, Betty Jean (Cox), 66, of Mechanicsville, passed away on Wednesday, August 29, 2012. She was preceded in death by her parents, William Harold Cox and Lucille Mills. She is survived by her son Herman "JR" Taylor, Jr.; daughter, Theresa Brooks and her husband Jimmy; two grandchildren, Joshua and Jacob; special friends, Sandy Egeler, Joey Jones, Dede Stemen and Kenny Chandler. Betty was a wonderful mother, always putting her family first. She loved animals, especially her pet dogs. She worked for the Richmond Times-Dispatch with over 30 years of service. The family will receive friends on Monday, September 3, 2012 from 6-8 p.m. at the Nelsen Funeral Home, Reid Chapel, 412 S. Washington Hwy., Ashland, VA. A Graveside Service will be held on Tuesday, September 4, 2012 at 2 p.m. at the Mills-Walton Family Cemetery, Greenwood Rd., Glen Allen, VA.