Journal and Guide (Norfolk, Va.), 3 August 1946.

Edna Gray Taylor married New Orleans native Sidney L. DesVigne Jr. on 12 June 1946 in Wilson. The venue, Saint Alphonsus Catholic Church, apparently was an accommodation for the groom’s faith, as the Taylors were members of Saint John A.M.E. Zion. Hattie Pearce Tate, widow of barber Noah J. Tate, hosted a reception at her home at 307 North Pender Street.

Wilson natives in the bridal party were the bride’s brother Roderick Taylor Jr.; siblings Rosemary Fitts and Howard Fitts Jr.; the bride’s sister Mary Joyce Taylor; and standing at rear, the bride’s father Roderick Taylor Sr.