1944-2026
Elva Sue Taylor Heird, age 81, of Pine Bluff, passed away Sunday April 26, 2026 at Stone Bridge Assisted Living in Cabot. She was a loving wife, mother, grandma, and sister whose main joy was her family. Sue also loved working in her yard and flowerbeds. Her spirit and warmth will be missed by all who knew her.
She was born in Sheridan to the late S. W. “Dub” Taylor and Ruthie Elva Blackerby Taylor, on June 5, 1944 and was a graduate of Grapevine High School.
Sue spent the majority of her working career as a hair stylist. She operated Sue’s Styling Salon for 20 years and made many friends.
She was very passionate about decorating and cooking for the holidays and will be remembered for the ability to make every Christmas feel magical. Her home would be a wonderland of festive decorations, complete with twinkling lights, an abundance of trees, charming train displays, and walls filled with Christmas art. The air in her house was always filled with the aroma of freshly baked treats which was a testament to her love for cooking. She firmly believed that the holidays were a sacred time for families to gather.
Sue married Harvey Sherrill Heird on November 10, 1961, in Jefferson County. She was a longtime member of Cedar Branch Missionary Baptist Church and later in life joined Salem Missionary Baptist Church.
As well as her parents, Mrs. Heird was predeceased in death by her husband of 50 years, Harvey Sherrill Heird; two brothers, Wayne Taylor and Perry Taylor; two sisters, Louise Elizabeth Taylor and Beth Moltz; and two sisters-in-law, Gletta Taylor and Betty Taylor.
Survivors include her son, Karlos Wayne Heird (Donnita); sister, Carolyn Strode (Joe); grandson, Kooper Wade Heird; brother-in-law, Truman Moltz; sister-in-law, Lottie Taylor; step-granddaughter, Jessia Elder; along with many other family members and friends.
Services will be held on April 30, 2026, in the Chapel of Ralph Robinson & Son. Visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m., followed by the funeral service at 10:30 a.m. Interment will be in Grapevine Cemetery.
The family will be forever grateful for the love and kindness of Sue’s dearest friends and family who provided love and help throughout her illness. A special thank you to Carolyn and Joe Strode; the Lonny Quarles family; Lester Smith; Linda Young; Betty Studdard; Mary Jo Lights; and the staff at Stone Bridge Assisted Living, especially Rhonda and Crissy.
