Barbara Kay Taylor, 71, of Clinton Iowa, passed away at the Clarissa Cook Hospice House on Saturday, June 3, 2017. Honoring her wishes, cremation rites have been accorded. A Memorial service will take place on Saturday, June 17, at 3:00 p.m. at Lemke Funeral Homes - South Chapel (2610 Manufacturing Drive). A visitation will occur one hour prior to the Memorial service from 2:00 p.m. until the time of service at the Funeral Home. Lemke Funeral Homes assisted the family with arrangements.
Barbara was born November 27, 1945 in Aledo, Illinois the daughter of Clyde and Kay (Beard) Hilligoss. She was a graduate of Aledo High School. She earned a specialized two-year degree from AIC college. Barbara worked as a Secretary at both Saint Ambrose University and Clinton High School.
Barbara was united in marriage to Terry Taylor on September 18, 1981.
Barbara was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
Barbara enjoyed sewing and cross-stitch. She also enjoyed reading and watching movies. She loved observing animals, nature and loved watching the passing of time through the changes of the season. Early in life she enjoyed taking trips with her husband, especially to Minnesota. She loved her family very much and enjoyed socializing with them – she will be sadly missed.
Barbara is survived by her husband Terry of Clinton; two sons – Brandon (Karla) Barker of West Des Moines, IA, Nathan (Courtney) Barker of Rosemont, MN; one step-daughter – Dianne (Dan) Piercy of Thomson, IL; two step-sons – Terry Taylor of Clinton, IA and Joseph Taylor of Preston, IA; two brothers – Charles (Sharon) Hilligoss of Silvis, Il and Daniel (Connie) Hilligoss of Aledo, Il; fourteen grandchildren and several great-grandchildren; two aunts – June Brewer of Silvis, IL and Margaret Creiger of Branson, MO, with many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Preceding Barbara in death were her parents.
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