Jean Elizabeth Taylor

Jean Elizabeth Taylor, 95, of North Salem, passed away Monday, Jan. 18, 2016.

She was born Dec. 15, 1920 in Hamilton County, daughter of the late C W and Hester (George) Small.

She was married to Walter (Chick) Taylor for 67 years.

Jean was a faithful member of Emmanuel Baptist Church. She taught Sunday School for more than 40 years.

She was also a nurse and worked for Riley Hospital for children in surgery and recovery.

She was also a longstanding member of the Eastern Star at Roachdale.

She is survived by son, Ron (Carolyn) Taylor of North Salem; brother, Allen (Nora) Small of Ladoga; eight grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren and 11 great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter "Chick" Taylor; son, Robert Rafferty; and brothers, Stanley Small, Jake Small and Pat Small.

Family and friends will gather Saturday, Jan. 30 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Emmanuel Baptist Church, North Salem.

Services will be held immediately following at 1 p.m. with Pastor Dan Cline officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in honor of Jean may be made to Emmanuel Baptist Church, 8350 SR 236, North Salem, IN 46165.

You may visit www.porterfuneralhome.us, to sign her online register and leave a personal message.