Emma Taylor

Funeral services for Emma Jean Taylor, 90, Eudora, KS, will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 19, 2012 at Warren-McElwain Mortuary – Eudora Chapel.  Burial will follow at Eudora Cemetery. 

She died on Friday, June 15, 2012 at Eudora Medicalodges.

Emma was born on April 13, 1922 in rural Johnson County near Olathe, the daughter of Ernest G. and Emma Kresin Hirning.
She was a resident of Eudora since 1947.

She was an employee of the US Postal Service for twenty six years being the Eudora postmistress for twenty two of those years until she retired September of 1985.

Emma was a member of the St. Pauls United Church of Christ in Eudora.  She was also a member of the Golden Agers of Eudora, Jolly Dozen Pinochle Club, Happy Seamstress Club,  Good Sam Camping Club, Cedar Creek Camping Club, National Association of Retired Federal Employees, and she was a former 4-H Leader.

She married Charles Marvin Taylor on March 30, 1941 in Yuma, AZ.  He preceded her in death January 9, 1997. 

Survivors include one daughter, Valerie Richardson, (husband,  Dwane), Eudora; one son, Larry M. Taylor, (wife, Janet), Eudora; three grandchildren; Barclay Richardson, Angela Richardson Fox, Tiffany Taylor Bishop, five great grandchildren; one step great grandchild, and one sister, Lutie Davidson, Oklahoma City, OK.  She was also preceded in death by one grandson, Chad Marvin Taylor, two sisters, one brother, and her parents.

The family will greet friends on Monday from 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. at the Warren-McElwain Mortuary – Eudora Chapel in Eudora.

The family suggests memorials in her name to the St. Pauls United Church of Christ, Eudora, KS or to the American Heart Association and may be sent in care of the mortuary.
 

5 Condolences

  1. Sandy Roady on June 16, 2012 at 8:42 pm

    Larry and Janet,

    Know that you both are in our thoughts and prayers.

    (Sandy) So glad I got to know Grandma T. Such a sweet lady.

    Love,
    Mike and Sandy



  2. Paige Carney on June 17, 2012 at 10:53 am

    Valerie and family, Your mom was such a nice, energetic person who enjoyed life and laughed often. I have fond memories of her from the early years. Glad her struggle is over and that she can be made whole in Heaven.
    Thinking of you, Paige



  3. Cedar Creek Sams camping ciub on June 17, 2012 at 11:29 am

    We remember dear sweet Emma and Marvin from the good times with our RV club…please know she has not been forgotten since those wonderful experiences and has been in our thoughts and prays always, especially since her recent health problems…



  4. Laura O'Berg Ward on June 17, 2012 at 6:47 pm

    Larry & Valerie & families, Sending my sympathy to you. I remember your mom as a person who always was smiling. Remember the great times you had with her & know that you will see her again.



  5. April Bascom on June 21, 2012 at 8:55 am

    Valerie…
    I would liken my father and your mother to people who were truly the fabric of our lives. Emma Jean was wonderful, joyful, always honest, encouraging, loving and laughing…. loved her!
    My heart is with you.
    April



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