Barbara Taylor

TAYLOR - Mrs. Barbara L. Taylor, aged 62, passed away Saturday, January 22, 2011. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph and Edna Loveland, and sister-in-law, Linda Loveland. Surviving are her husband of 41 years, Douglas Taylor; son, Kelly (Jennifer) Taylor; daughters, Lisa (Tom) Mansheim, Rachel Taylor (fiancé, James Cullimore), Kimberly (Joseph) Graves; grandchildren, Taylor, Megan and Daniel Mansheim, Reese Taylor; brothers, James (Marianne), Thomas (Carey) and Robert Loveland; several nieces and nephews. Barb spent many years as a preschool teacher at John Knox Presbyterian Church where she was also involved with Stephen Ministries. She was a member of the Michigan Association of Realtors and the National Association of Realtors. A celebration of Barb's life will be held at John Knox Presbyterian Church, 4150 Kalamazoo Ave., on Saturday, January 29 at 2 p.m. with Karen Nottelmann officiating. Lunch and time to greet the family will follow the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to John Knox Preschool. Memories and condolences to Barb's family may be shared at www.stegengafuneralchapel.com To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Barbara Taylor please visit our Sympathy Store.