Katherine Lorraine "Kate" Taylor's Obituary
Decatur-Katherine Lorraine 'Kate' Taylor, 94, of Decatur, passed away Thursday, April 25, 2013 in Rosewood Care Center, Belleville, Illinois.
Kate was born February 27, 1919 in Decatur, the daughter of Clarence and Gladys (Howe) Foster. She was previously employed as an office manager with Mueller Credit Union. She loved spending time with her grandkids, crafts, and Christmas time. She married Gerald C. Taylor. He preceded her in death March 7, 1999.
She leaves behind her son Tom Taylor and wife Jann of Freeburg, son-in-law Ed Sanders of Mt. Zion, and grandchildren Steve Sanders and wife Michelle of Mt. Zion, Kelli Sanders of Mt. Zion, Chuck Taylor and wife Amy of Indianapolis, Christy Gibson and husband Jason of St. Louis, and Jackie Taylor of Freeburg, and great-granddaughter Breanna Sanders of Mt. Zion.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and daughter Gina Sanders.
Services to celebrate Kate's life will be 1 p.m. Saturday, April 27, 2013 in Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Visitation will be for one hour prior to the services at the funeral home. Burial will be in Veteran's Section of Honor at Graceland Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to Lustgarten Foundation for Pancreatic Research.
The family of Katherine Lorraine Taylor is being served by the Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Ave. Decatur, IL. Please view the online obituary, send condolences, and share memories at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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