90, went to her heavenly rest on Saturday, December 26, 2020. She passed in her home of natural causes.
Mary was born June 2, 1930 in Ames, Iowa to Harold and Helen Harper. She married James G. Taylor after he returned from Army Service in WW II. They were married 63 years living in Wichita.
Mary spent more than 20 years teaching special education and preschool students for the Wichita Public School System and Good Shepard Preschool. She also taught Sunday school and youth programs at Dawson United Methodist Church, where she and James were founding members.
Mary is preceded in death by her parents, her husband James and a son Kent Taylor.
She is survived by two sons, Mike (Molly) Taylor, John (Kristine) Taylor, three grandchildren, and eight great grandchildren.
The family expresses great love and appreciation for Mary’s longtime caregiver, Lacie Flickinger, and to Heart & Soul Hospice for providing compassionate care in Mary’s final days.
The family will hold a private family service.
Condolences may be sent to DeVorss Flanagan-Hunt Mortuary.
