Betty Jane Taylor

On April 15, 2024, our mom Betty Jane Branch Taylor passed away after a long health struggle. Her story begins on July 16, 1947, in Farmington, New Mexico where she was born to Alberta and Cornelius Branch, she grew up with 2 sisters (Jeri and Margie) and 3 brothers (Richard, Doyle, and Ross). Spending time with her siblings was always a priority for her.

Betty graduated from Granger High School in 1965- where she made cherished lifelong friendships. Later, on July 31, 1969, she married E. Allen Taylor, and together they had 4 children (Troy, Jill, Emily, and Shaun). Raising their children, and attending sporting events, recitals, and other various activities filled their days and brought them lots of joy and pride. Growing up, Betty’s children always counted on her being at any activity and cheering them on, she truly was their greatest cheerleader, and she continued that legacy with her 13 grandkids. Betty loved her kids, grandkids and great-grandkids and they meant everything to her. She loved showering them with hugs, kisses and treats. Betty loved music and dancing, she also loved a good laugh with family and friends. She always went above and beyond making family/friends parties fun and meaningful, she will always be remembered for initiating the annual family water fights and organizing Taylor backyard baseball games at summer BBQs.

Betty had a unique gift for staying close to friends and family members though out her life, which is evident by how many extended family members she stayed in contact with and how many lifelong friends she has, she also had the gift to unselfishly serve and care for others during times of distress and illness with love and compassion. She will be truly missed by those that loved and knew her.

Betty is survived by her children Troy (Nikki) Taylor, Jill (Matt) Johnson, Emily (Dave) Barney, Shaun (Shelly) Taylor, 13 grandkids and 5 great-grandkids. Her sister Margie and brother Doyle and nieces, nephews, and cousins that she dearly loved.

Our family would like to recognize and extend our gratitude to the loving staff at Carrington Court in South Jordan, the many Canyon Home and Hospice CNAs, RNs, Social Workers, Chaplin and others that cared for our mom during these last 3.5 years since her stroke. Also, the LDS Branch presidency and relief society sisters that visited and showered her with support and love.

The family is holding a memorial service for Betty on Monday, April 22nd at 4:30 pm. Prior to memorial services a visitation with family with be held from 2-4:30pm at the LDS Chapel located at 2550 W. 9800 So. South Jordan, Utah.