Mary Lou Bullard

Mary Lou Taylor Bullard (Mrs. J. Wade) White Springs, Florida

Mary Lou Taylor Bullard, 92, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 26, 2026 at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Lake City, Florida, following a lengthy illness.

Mrs. Bullard was the eldest of six children born to the late Boman and Annie Taylor, Live Oak, Florida. She attended public schools in Live Oak and graduated from Suwannee High School, Class of 1952. At the end of 1952, she enlisted in the United States Air Force and proudly served her country for over two years

In 1956, she married the late J. Wade Bullard, a prominent farmer and timber businessman, White Springs, Florida. They were married 37 years until Mr. Bullard's demise in 1993. To this union was born two sons, Johnny Bullard , White Springs, Florida, and Jerry Lawrence Bullard, ( Amanda), Lake City.

Mrs. Bullard was employed for over twenty years at the White Springs Public Library. She also substituted for over 20 years in Hamilton County's Public Schools.

She was a longtime member of First Baptist Church, White Springs, Florida, where she faithfully served in many capacities.

For the past several years, she attended, White Springs Methodist Church.

An excellent Southern cook, Mrs. Bullard enjoyed sharing many of her culinary dishes with others.  She was famous for her pecan pies, red velvet cake, and turkey and dressing.

She served on the Hamilton County Industrial Development Authority Board for a number of years, the Stephen Foster Citizens Support Organization, and the White Springs Special Events Committee. She was an avid Florida Gator Fan, and she and her husband attended many Gator Games and were season ticket holders beginning in 1962.

In addition to her sons and daughter in law, she is survived by one granddaughter, Laura Leigh Bullard, Jacksonville, Florida J, three sisters, Margaret Wooley, Live Oak, and Jeannie Wilson and Annette Bullard, Ormond Beach, as well as one brother, Jerry Taylor, Live Oak She was preceded in death by a brother, Bill Taylor, Phoenix, Arizona.

A number of other relatives and friends survive.

The family wishes to express appreciation for the many kind expressions of sympathy. God Bless you. Special thanks to the staff of the VA Medical Center, Lake City, Florida, as well as the staff of Gateway Forest Lawn Funeral Home staff, Lake City.

A private graveside service for Mrs. Bullard will be held at historic Prospect Primitive Baptist Cemetery, Hamilton County at a later date. There will be no visitation.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to White Springs Methodist Church, PO Box 204, White Springs, FL. 32096, or Stephen Foster Citizens Support Organization, PO Box 666, White Springs, Florida 32096.