M. “Eileene” Taylor, 93, of Blairsville, died Monday, May 23, 2016 at her residence. She was the widow of Lloyd G. Taylor, who died in December 1991.

Eileene was born April 4, 1923 in Homer City to the late Charles and Grace (Frederick) Johnston.
She was a homemaker. Eileene loved the family farm, cats and chickens and taking care of her family and friends. She also loved helping to deliver newspapers with her daughter Linda.

Eileene was a member of the First Christian Church of Indiana.

Her family would like to thank her caregivers Jade Kessler, Brenda Freedline and Marlene Wilhelm.

She is survived by her children: Linda Kelly (Orvil), of Blairsville; Barry L. Taylor (Edna), of Homer City; and Randy L. Taylor (Terry), of Blairsville. Her grandchildren also survive her: Dr. Holly Taylor Platt (Wade), of MO; Amy Humphrey, of MD; Dave Reinard (Barb), of NY; Brenda Shubuck (Robert), of NY; Scott Kelly, of East Vandergrift; and Cindy George (Richard), of Aultman. Nine Great-Grandchildren and six Great-Great-Grandchildren, also survive her.

Eileene was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, as well as one grandson, Timothy Reinard and one sister, Thelma Mull.

Friends will be received Thursday, May 26, 2016 from 2-4 and 7-9PM at the Rairigh-Bence Funeral Home of Indiana, where her funeral will be held Friday, May 27th at 11AM, Pastor Jerry Hoch, officiating. Interment will be in Oakland Cemetery.