Judith Kay Taylor
Mom grew up in the small town of Brunswick, Missouri, with her parents and three siblings. While she always had what she needed, her family did not have a lot of extras, which is likely the reason she became a bookworm. Her love of reading allowed her to fade into the background where she was most comfortable rather than being the center of attention. Her passion for reading continued as a student and into her adult life where a good book allowed her to escape, even if just for a short while.
Incredibly selfless, mom found great joy putting the needs of others before her own. Her caring and compassionate qualities were evident throughout her life and defined the ways she chose to spend her days.
During our early years in South Wayne, Wisconsin, mom taught Sunday school, volunteered in classrooms, chaperoned field trips, and eventually became Mother’s Club President.
As we grew, her pursuits became more community-focused. Her desire to make a difference pushed her to organize a bike-a-thon to raise money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, drive a bus for students with special needs, and serve as a First Responder, EMT, and an ambulance attendant in Monroe, Wisconsin. Mom’s heart was service-oriented, and she thrived in this line of work.
But above all, she loved being a mom. From reading, baking, and building blanket forts to making dollhouse furniture, turning little grass bundles into tiny hay bales, and cutting newspaper into strips to create pom poms, she never let her responsibilities outside the home interfere with her mom duties. She attended all of our concerts and sporting events, helped us with homework, and always welcomed our friends for dinner and sleepovers as these were just the everyday things a mom did.
After moving to Adams, Wisconsin, she became a Phlebotomist and Lab Tech at Adams County Memorial Hospital, served on the Moundview Memorial Healthcare Foundation Board, volunteered for Faith in Action, and committed 20 years to the Castle Rock Triathlon Committee.
As time went on, her focus became her five grandchildren. Nothing brought her more joy than Taylor, Luke, Brandt, Lindsay, and Kristin. Each held a very special place in her heart, and she treasured every moment she had with them, including making chocolate chip pancakes, which only grandma could make.
Mom’s legacy will live on in the hearts of those she loved and the many lives of those she touched. Wife, mom, grandma and so much more, we will love you always and forever, no matter what.
Memorial service will be 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 18th, 2024 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Adams, Wisconsin. Rev. John Krebs will officiate. Visitation will be at Immanuel Lutheran Church from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service. A luncheon will follow the service at the church.
Roseberry’s Funeral Home and Crematory is assisting the family.
In lieu of flowers, the family welcomes donations to:
● Agrace
● Adams-Friendship Area Educational Foundation, Inc.
● Moundview Memorial Healthcare Foundation; PO Box 40; Friendship, WI 53934
Bill and Sandra and family, I’m, so sorry and in all honesty I was in shock to hear the loss of Judy. I was looking for her. I finally asked the staff where was she. I’m so, sorry! God Bless her! She is free!! She Loved her family, her visitors and she was so excited to tell everyone about her family! Who came to visit her, she was so proud of them all!! I just can’t believe it! I’m wishing you all Love, Peace and Happiness!! God Bless! Cindy Blanchar
Bill and family: Scott and I were so sorry that we couldn’t make it to Judy’s funeral! Judy was a good friend to us! I will miss our talks that we had while planning the Triathlon! We will miss her! You are in our thoughts and prayers! Call whenever you want to talk!! Love Scott and Peggy Willis
So sorry for your loss.
Bill and family – caught this news late – so so sorry for your loss. Knew Judy most from work at hoapital.
Sending prayers of comfort to the Taylor family. 🙏✝️😇 So very sorry for ya’lls loss. Loosing a wife and mother is one of the hardest & and the times I did meet her, she was so kind. God bless~♥️
Bill sorry to hear the passing of Judy. God bless .Gerald and Cindi Flynn
Bill and family I’m so sorry for your loss I remembered Judy when I was a little girl playing at Bill and Judy’s house and visiting she will be missed dearly I will always have stories to remembered or her my thoughts and prayers are with your family at this difficult time
Sorry for your loss. My your memories help you heal.
Sympathy to the Taylor family, Judy was my coworker at the hospital and was always a pleasant person to chat with. She was very proud of her children and grandchildren. Her memories will be with you always and will bring you comfort.RIP Judy.
We are saddened by Judy’s passing. She was such a caring person. Treasure your memories of all that you shared.
My fondest memory of Judy was the day she came to my rescue as a nervous new mom. She heard from my mother that I was a bit overwhelmed and called to say she was coming to spend the day. She was a great help and by the end of that day, everything turned around. I will be forever grateful for her kindness. May you find comfort in the memories you cherish.
So sorry to hear about Judy. Sending prayers for comfort during this difficult time. Hugs. RIP Judy.
So sorry to hear of Judy’s passing. I knew her from working at the hospital. She was a great lady. Will miss seeing her around. Prayers sent to Bill and the family.
Sending thoughts and prayers to Bill, Mike, Sandra and their families. Remember them all when they lived in South Wayne, when Bill & Judy were essential parts of the EMS system.
Sending hugs and prayers to Bill and family for the loss of Judy. She was a loving and kind person and will be missed by everyone that knew her.
To the Taylor family, Sending sincere condolences to you for the loss of Judy. Very sweet person who loved her family greatly.
Bill, We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts.
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Condolences on your loss. I met Judy when working at the hospital. She was a kind and selfless person, she always stopped to chat whenever I saw her outside of work. She will be missed by many.
Bill & Family, please accept my deepest sympathies for your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you during this difficult time.
Words cannot heal your sadness. There are so many souls to help you through this difficult time. I have never forgotten the time I called Judy and Bill the “rescuers” at a basketball game when they both came down from bleachers to assist with Tammy. Such wonderful people. May God bless you all and help you through this sad time. She was an angel. Sending virtual hugs.
Bill and family my sincere condolences over the passing of Judy. I know it has been a difficult health journey for Judy, Bill and the family the last year or so. I came to love Judy as a friend, confidant and patient. She was so easy to talk to and such a real, loving and caring person. She made me smile and laugh when she would remind me that she loved going barefoot because she was from (Missourah). It was so apparent every time we talked the love she had for Bill her children and grandchildren. There was such a comfort being in her presence. I will miss her dearly.
Bill and family, so sorry to hear of the passing of Judy. she will be gratelly missed throughout the community. She contributed so much to it.
Mr. Taylor and family,
I’m so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you as you grieve your wife, mother, and grandmother.
Bill and family, so sorry to hear of Judy’s passing. You are all in our thoughts and prayers 🙏
Bill and family. We are sorry to hear of Judy’s passing. I’m so glad when people write such a nice obituary as I learn more about someone that I only saw occasionally. A life well lived for sure. Our sympathy to you all.
Sorry for your loss, I always loved when I would see Judy out and about we would always catch up! Such a wonderful lady! Sending hugs and prayers in the days to follow.
Bill, Mike, Sandra & Family,
Ross & I sending sincerest condolence on your loss of Judy. She touched the lives of many in our community and willy be truly missed. Hugs to each one of you. God’s Blessings.
Bill, Mike, Sandra & Family,
Ross & I sending sincerest condolence on your loss of Judy. She touched the lives of many in our community and willy be truly missed. Hugs to each one of you. God’s Blessings.
Ross & Mary Moore
Bill,Sandra and Mike, sorry about the loss of a very awesome lady. Our memories of Judy are very special. We have a lot of great times.
Bill, Mike and Sandra , So sorry to read about Judy my neighbor for many years. She is at peace now and has no more pain. Always remember the good times together.
Bill and the entire family. I am so sorry to read the Judy passed. Always enjoyed visiting with her. Worked with her for years at the hospital. Loved the pecans she would bring back from Mo. RIP Judy. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers 🙏🙏
Dear Bill and Family
So sorry to hear of Judy’s passing. We used to have a great time walking together. I know you will all miss her. My deepest sympathy.
My times spent around Judy were short and few, but it only took a few minutes to see the deep love she had for her family. And through Sandra I have seen the deep love her family returned to Judy. She was an incredible giver! Heart felt condolences to Sandra and family!
Bill and family, we are so sorry for your loss. A life well lived is truly a special legacy.
Bill and family. I’m very sorry on your loss
I have fabulous memories of time with Judy Melissa Becky Linda & me. Always proud of her children and grandchildren. May God family and friends comfort you during this difficult time. As you hold each for comfort share those precious memories
I worked with Judy and loved to hear her talk about her children. She shared ideas, stories, and love that did light up a room. She will always be with you.
Beautiful tribute! It’s a shame that in our current state of affairs the phrase “thoughts and prayers “ has become too often used… but, you truly are in our thoughts and prayers, and have been for a long time as you have all struggled thru the challenges of the past few years.
Bill and family, so sorry to hear this. My thoughts and prayers to you and the family.
Such a beautiful tribute. Though I only knew her a short time I did realize what a exceptional marriage she and Bill shared. I’m so very sorry for your loss.
Judy was a very special person and was always doing something for her community and others. We always enjoyed our time spent with her and your family. She will be greatly missed. May God be with you! In deep sympathy, Jim and Connie Meier.
Judy was the epitome of “Mom”. She was considered a mother to any child fortunate enough to enter her home. Once I became a mom, I can’t even begin to tell you how often I reflect on Judy. I think of her tireless efforts to cook, clean, laundry, converse, etc. When I’m doing those thankless chores around the house and feel defeated, I would think of Judy and it inspired me to keep on going. Judy, Sandra, and the whole family will forever be in my heart. Love to you ❤️
Sorry to hear of Judy’s passing, such a nice obituary, hope you can be comforted by all the good memories.
What an honor and privilege to know Judy. She touched so many hearts and lives. Her sparkling eyes and smile; her warmth, generosity and loving nature; her readiness to help whenever and however she could; her devotion to her family…such a beautiful and amazing person. She will be greatly missed.
God bless her beautiful family, we love you.
~ The Fillmores
Laura, Duane, Sabrina, and Marissa
Dear Bill and family,
We are so sorry to hear of Judy’s passing. The tribute to her was very special and showed what a loving, kind and compassionate person she was. She will be missed not only by her family, but by the community she served so well. God bless you all during this difficult time.
Bill and family, sorry to hear of the passing of Judy. Knowing she is pain free and in a better place does not help with the hole in your hearts. The memories you have are many and great, share them often! Tori Lynn & The Babcock Family