Faye Ann Taylor

Born May 12, 1936 in Pekin to Oscar Ignatius and Fannie L. (Toel) Leitner, she married Jackie “Jack” Taylor on November 22, 1958 in Pekin. He died November 28, 1974. She was also preceded in death by her parents; one granddaughter, Shayla Olsen and one sister, Lois Morris.

Surviving are three sons, Randy (Rita) Taylor, Ron (Almeda) Taylor, both of Pekin and Rich (Julie) Taylor of Green Valley; nine grandchildren, Jennifer (Bill) Lawson and Jacqueline (Rian) Taylor, both of Ohio, Robin (Gavin) Fornoff of Bath, Robert (Hannah) Taylor, Kara Yntema, Michael (Sarah) Taylor and Trever (Jessica) Taylor, all of Pekin, Chase (Mariee) Olsen of Manito and Jack Taylor of Green Valley; several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren and her longtime friend, Chet Schabatka of Pekin.

A homemaker, Faye was a simple and caring person, who loved to listen to the Police scanner and spend time with her family.

Her funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday, January 13, 2025 at Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Pekin. Pastor Louie Dalton will officiate. Visitation will be from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday afternoon at the funeral home. Burial will be at Lakeview Cemetery in Pekin.

Memorial contributions may be given to a charity of the donor’s choice.

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