"Lit a candle in memory of Paula A. Taylor"
Paula Taylor
Canton Paula A. Park Taylor, 59, of Canton passed away at 6:48 a.m. on Monday, August 10, 2015, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.
She was born June 11, 1956, in Rushville, the daughter of James (Iva) Park and Betty (Sid) Peterson. She first married Todd A. Zaborac on December 20, 1975, and later married Richard L. Taylor on April 2, 1994. He preceded her in death on September 15, 2010.
Surviving are her two daughters, Adrenne (Bill) Embree of St. David and Tara (Joe) Drinkwater of Canton; two grandchildren, Tayler and Gage Embree; two step-daughters, Kelly (David) Taylor and Kathy (Chris) Walljasper; four step-grandchildren, Jesse and Zachary Taylor, and Danielle and Rachel Walljasper; two brothers, James (Cindy) Park and Michael (Carol) Park, both of Houston, TX; four sisters, Debra (Michael) Stambaugh of Canton, Rebecca (John) Hubbard of Peoria, Linda (Tom) Smith of Nacogdoches, TX, and Brenda (Brian Morse) Park of Yates City; along with several aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents and one grandson, Fisher Lee Drinkwater.
Paula was a homemaker. She enjoyed baking, candy making, and spending time with her grandchildren and pets.
Cremation rites have been accorded. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, August 14, 2015, at White Chapel Memory Gardens in Canton.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family.
To leave online condolences, please visit www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com
"Lit a candle in memory of Paula A. Taylor"
"Lit a candle in memory of Paula A. Taylor"
"Lit a candle in memory of Paula A. Taylor"
"Lit a candle in memory of Paula A. Taylor"
"Lit a candle in memory of Paula A. Taylor"
"Lit a candle in memory of Paula A. Taylor"
"Lit a candle in memory of Paula A. Taylor"
"Lit a candle in memory of Paula A. Taylor"
"Lit a candle in memory of Paula A. Taylor"
"Lit a candle in memory of Paula A. Taylor"
"Lit a candle in memory of Paula A. Taylor"
"Lit a candle in memory of Paula A. Taylor"
"Lit a candle in memory of Paula A. Taylor"
"Tara and Joe and family...My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.....Your mom always had a smile or was busy teasing someone every time I saw her.. I know she will be dearly missed..."
"Sent a gift in memory of Paula A. Taylor"
"Paula we've known you for many years and you were an amazing person. When you left we all lost a living angel. You were such a light hearted spirit. One of the most caring people that I've ever met. It was a true blessing to be able to have known you. RIP Paula, you will be missed dearly by all who you have touched during your time on this earth. Love and light your family during this hard time."
"Sent a gift in memory of Paula A. Taylor"
"Sent a gift in memory of Paula A. Taylor"
"Tara your mom was such a good friend. She had such a big heart. I will miss her so much. She always showed her love and happiness with my family. I look at her and Richards angels and think of them together."
"Thanks Paula for always being so kind and loving. I am a good friend of your daughter Tara and always enjoyed talking to you more than her sometimes over the phone. you were full of life and will be truly missed. - Holly from Milwaukee WI"