Kathryn Luciel Taylor

Kathryn Luciel Taylor was born in Hempstead, TX, September 12, 1942 to the late Lucious Sr. and Mary Lee (McGee) Clemmons. She was the first of five children and the only girl.

Kathryn joined church at an early age becoming a member of St. Peter’s Baptist Church in Hempstead, TX and was later baptized at Macedonia Baptist Church in Cuero, TX.

She attended public school in Cuero, TX and graduated from Daule Colored School in 1960.  Upon graduation she attended Prairie View A&M University and received her Bachelor’s degree in Music.

Kathryn worked at Texas A&M University from 1966 to 2004, as a Reference Librarian and during her tenure she would often travel to Washington, DC where she became a Patents Librarian. Kathryn was also the first woman and the first African American to announce graduations at Texas A&M University.

She was an active member of A&M United Methodist where she sang in the choir for many years.  She also served as President for the Brazos Valley Chorale which she was a member for more than 30 years.

Kathryn loved helping people and serving God at A&M United Methodist, where she was a faithful member until her health failed.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Lucious Sr and Mary Lee Clemmons and by two brother Rev. Larry Clemmons and Lucious Clemmons, Jr.

Kathryn leaves behind to cherish her memory, her two children Kristie Taylor and Tracy Taylor. Two grandsons, Blake Silmon and Grant Silmon and one granddog, Theodore Taylor. Two brothers John Clemmons and Richard Clemmons. Special friend Betty Munion and a host of relatives and friends.

Kathryn Luciel Taylor will be remembered for her kindness, beautiful voice and consideration for others.