M. Maxene Taylor

M. Maxene Taylor, 89, of Greensburg, passed away on Friday, Nov. 8, 2013, at the Arbor Grove Nursing Home.

She was born on Jan. 5, 1924 in Petersburg, Ind., the daughter of Millard and Myfamwy Hayes.

Maxene enjoyed painting and sewing. She also loved animals, especially stray animals. Over the last several years she frequented the senior center daily and formerly played piano and organ at the Petersburg Presbyterian Church.

Survivors include one daughter, Judy Long of Highland Park, N.J.; two sons, Brian (Bonnie) Long of Indianapolis and Douglas (Jean) Long of Greensburg; one Brother James (Connie) Hayes of Greencastle; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

Maxene was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Georgann Sears and Bea Gross; and one brother, Phillip Hayes.

Visitation for family and friends will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 13 from 5--8 p.m. at the Gilliland-Howe Funeral Home. Maxene's funeral service will be at 10 a.m. on Thursday, November 14 at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Decatur County Animal Shelter, the Humane Society of America or to Premier Hospice.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.gilliland-howe.com.