Joanne Elizabeth Taylor's Obituary
Mrs. Joanne Elizabeth Taylor of Cordova, Tennessee, passed away August 25, 2023 at the age of 75. Born on July 8, 1948 in Peoria, IL; she was the daughter of the late Veto Martin Yoches and Marie Elizabeth Yoches. She graduated from Academy of Our Lady and later started work at Hiram Walker.
She married Dennis Allen Taylor in November 1969 and later had two children, Anthony and Kelli. Over the years she worked for multiple companies in administration and continued to help raise her family. She enjoyed traveling, frequenting fall festivals, and attending University of Memphis football games. She was a continual supporter of St. Jude Children’s Hospital, Shriner’s Hospital for Children, churches, and countless animal charities. Joanne was a previous member of Daughter’s of the Nile, Eastern Star, Girl Scouts, and multiple bowling leagues over the years.
She is proceeded in death by her husband of 49 years, Dennis Allen Taylor. Joanne is survived by her sister Patricia Hinds (Robert Hinds) of Peoria, IL; brothers Martin Yoches (Pamela Yoches) of Morton, IL and Thomas Yoches of Washington, IL; her son, Anthony Scott Taylor (Amber West) of Lakeland, TN; her daughter, Kelli Marie Taylor of Nashville, TN, and her grand-pup, Decker of Nashville, TN.
The family will receive friends and family on Saturday, September 30, 2023, from 11:00 am -12:00 p.m. am with a Memorial Service to follow immediately at 12:00 p.m. All services will be held at Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery, 5668 Poplar Avenue, Memphis, TN 38119 (901)7678930.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Proverbs 12:10 Animal Rescue of Middle Tennessee.
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