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Helen Taylor

Helen L. Taylor, 94, of Morton, Il. formerly of Argenta, Il. passed away 7:25 PM March 3, 2019 at Brandon Wood Retirement, Morton, Il.

 

Services will be 11 AM, Monday, March 11, 2019 at Bridge Church Fellowship (formerly Argenta United Methodist Church), Argenta, IL with Pastor Bob Baker officiating. Burial will follow at Friends Creek Cemetery, Argenta, Il. Visitation will be 10 – 11 AM, Monday, March 11, 2019 at the church.  Calvert Funeral Home, Argenta, IL is in charge of arrangements.

 

Memorials may be directed to the Bridge Church Fellowship, Argenta, IL or the Friends Creek Library.

 

Helen was born October 16, 1924 in Atlanta, Il. the daughter of Bernard F. and Erma M. (Copes) Twomey, Sr. She married Ward W. Taylor September 14, 1946 in Atlanta, IL. He passed away March 29, 1995.

 

Survivors include her children, Charles W. (Mary) Taylor, Peoria, Il.; James A. (Carol) Taylor, Largo, FL; Julie (Fred L.) Braid, Indialantic, FL. 9 Grandchildren; 11 Great-Grandchildren.

 

Helen was preceded in death by her Parents, 1 Daughter, Mary Kathleen Taylor; Granddaughter, Natalie Stephens Taylor, 1 sister and 1 brother.

 

Helen retired from Federal Kemper Insurance Co. She was a member of the Argenta United Methodist Church, American Legion Auxiliary, Atlanta, Il.; Lincoln DAR; Prairie River Historians and Prairie Homemakers, Argenta, IL, and served on the Board of the Friends Creek Library, Argenta, IL.

Online condolences may be made at www.calvertmemorial.com