Helen L. Taylor, 86, of North Vernon, died at 6 a.m. Friday, Jan. 29, 2021, at home. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021, at Sawyer-Pickett Funeral and Cremation Service. Rev. Bob Ochs will officiate. Burial will be at Vernon Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021, at the funeral home. Mrs. Taylor had worked at Jay C Store and drove a school bus for a period of time but retired from the US Postal Service after 27 years. She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church, Jennings County Democrats, and the Moose Lodge. Mrs. Taylor enjoyed quilting, crafting, and going to the races. Born May 12, 1934, in Louisville, Kentucky, Mrs Taylor was the daughter of Homer and Christine Costello Walt. She was united in marriage to Roy Taylor Jr. March 8, 1952. He preceded her in death Dec. 5, 1998. Survivors include son, Jim Taylor of North Vernon; daughter, Cindy Bonham of Florida; granddaughter, Lucynda Burton of Florida; and three great-grandchildren. Mrs. Taylor was preceded in death by parents; husband; son, Donald Taylor; daughter, Debbie Taylor; 11 brothers and sisters and grandson, Ben Burton. Memorials may be made through the funeral home to Mercy Rescue.
