Jean Rebecca (McGary) Taylor passed away peacefully early Sunday, August 12, 2018, following a brief illness. Born October 19, 1930 in Alabama. Her adoring father died when Jean was a young girl and she relocated to St Louis to live with her Aunt Elizabeth. She met the dashing Joe Douglas Taylor and was instantly captivated. In 1946 they married and had four sons and one beloved daughter.
Having lost both her parents at an early age, Jean was determined to provide a warm, loving and nurturing environment for her family and she did just that. She loved her family and they loved her. No matter what Ralph, Howard, Beverly, Derrick and Gerald were doing, Jean could be found on the sidelines cheering them on. All the neighborhood children, coaches, teachers, advisors and church youth directors knew Jean. Family came first!
She was an amazing cook and volunteered often to prepare meals for family gatherings, neighbors, school events and more. If food was needed, just ask Jean. In winter her back porch served as an extra refrigerated storage area to ensure there was always food for the masses. If a kid was hungry, they could eat in Jean’s kitchen. Her kitchen was always open and her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and their friends knew this. Jean’s love would fill the room.
Aside from her family Jean had other passions; Jean loved going to the casino and winning big, and she loved to shop! Jean could shop for clothes, shoes, food, furniture, appliances and more. Everyone had a “Jean shopping” story. She could spend an entire day at a shopping center or grocery store and return home having purchased not one thing. She loved being in a store, talking with the clerks, and examining the merchandise. This was her addiction!
Jean was a loving wife and mother, an attentive grandmother, and a loyal friend. She is preceded in death by her husband, Joe Douglas Taylor; daughter, Beverly Betts; grandson, Kittrick Douglas; and brother. Our beloved Jean will be missed by her sons, Ralph James (Sally) Taylor, Howard Douglas (Madeline) Taylor, Derrick Lamont (Verna) Taylor, and Gerald Keith (Angela) Taylor; grandchildren, Garland, Tamara, Jason, Kortney, Helen, John, Shanta, Kristina, and Kyonna; great grandchildren, Cierra, Dominic, Cornetta, Miles, Felix, Taylor, Kenisha, Cameron, Jasmine and Corey; great great grandchild Jace, and a host of relatives and friends.
A memorial service to honor the life of Jean Rebecca Taylor will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to the American Cancer Society and the Alzheimer's Association. Expressions of condolence may be offered at www.alexanderstlouis.com.
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