Ashanti S Taylor

Ashanti Taylor, 40, of Beaufort, North Carolina, passed away on Monday, October 26, 2026, in Kenly, North Carolina.

Born on December 16, 1985, in Morehead City, North Carolina, to Sterling and Delphine. She was baptized at Mt. Tabor Missionary Baptist Church and was a dedicated Bojangles team member in Carteret County. Her life was centered on the people and activities that mattered most to her. She was a dedicated mother who loved spending time at family gatherings and enjoyed dancing, singing, cooking, reading, and listening to music.

Ashanti’s family was an important part of her life. She is remembered by her son, Robert Murrell Jr.; her twins, daughter Caylin Taylor and son Cayden Taylor; her mother, Delphine Hacker, and husband, Carmen Hacker; her sister, Tronda Douglas of Virginia; her brother, Carlos Taylor of Havelock; her brother, Jermey Taylor of Beaufort; and a host of uncles, aunts, cousins, and friends. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Dereona Murrell, and her father, Sterling Taylor.

Those who knew Ashanti will remember a woman whose life was closely tied to her family, her work, and the simple joys she cherished. Whether she was sharing music, preparing food, or gathering with loved ones, she made time for the people and pastimes that were meaningful to her. Ashanti Taylor will be remembered with love by her family and by all who had the privilege of knowing her.

A Funeral Service will be held on November 2, 2026, at 01:00 PM at Mt. Tabor Missionary Baptist Church with an entombment to follow. The family will receive friends one hour prior.

Condolences and life tributes may be sent to the family at www.noefs.net

Arrangements by Noe Funeral Service, Inc. of Beaufort, NC.