Elizabeth Taylor Obituary

Elizabeth Jane "Bette Lucas" Taylor

Author, journalist, and activist, Elizabeth (Lucas) Taylor, 81, a Tiffin native and resident of Phoenix and Tucson, Arizona, for over 30 years, passed away Sunday, July 9, 2023.

Her husband, Gaylen L. Taylor, an Arcadia native, survives her.

A certified Hypnotherapist for over 45 years, she was a contributing journalist to several publications on women's networking, self-healing, mind disciplines, diabetes, hypnosis, and goal-setting techniques, and she contributed to many self-help books. As an author, she wrote 15 ebooks of fiction, poetry, and vintage recipe cookbooks. On retirement in Arizona, she wrote an op-ed column for Arizona Republic. While living and working in Texas, Elizabeth began the first National Association of Female Executives (NAFE) networking groups for the state, and organized monthly meetings for women to exchange work experiences and to express their political ambitions by running for office, volunteering, and reaching for their personal goals. She was Vice President and on the Board of Directors of Austin World Affairs Council from 1984-1992.

She was a contributing member of Austin Women's Center's Speakers Bureau and a Texas BBB senior arbitrator from 1983-1995. Elizabeth gave successful workshops on business development and self-help topics, authored a monthly business Q&A column in Austin Woman Magazine from 1984-86, and wrote for The Austin Networker from 1982-85. Her international business development company (HAHN-TAYLOR INTERNATIONAL FINDS) sent her traveling across the world to Hong Kong, Mainland China, and Malaysia. Elizabeth is listed in eight 'Who's Who' for her life's work and achievements. She was awarded a "Yellow Rose of Texas" honorary during Governor Mark White's administration in 1983. A special point of pride was being a nominee to the first Texas Women's Hall of Fame in 1984.

Another point of pride and achievement was being taught to fly an airplane by the late Ohio Senator Howard Metzenbaum. She was given a Distinguished Leadership Award for Outstanding Achievement in Business and Finance (re: The International Directory of Distinguished Leadership) and received a Commemorative Gold Medal of Honor for Lifelong Achievement (re: The American Biographical Institute, 1987). She's also listed in Who's Who in the World, Who's Who of American Women, and Who's Who of the South and Southwest.

Private services took place in Tucson, Arizona. Elizabeth was a life-long advocate for women's rights and an activist for environmental conservation. Her wish was for everyone to plant a tree to save the earth.

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