Patricia Taylor

Patricia Ann Taylor was born in St. Louis City, MO to Cecil and Valeria (DeLascmendt) Griffin, August 24, 1930. She was educated in the St. Louis school district and graduated college with a bachelor's degree in primary education. While teaching full time in St. Louis, she met Robert "Bob" Taylor, the love of her life. The two were married on October 17th, 1953. This marriage was blessed with three children: Mark, Pamela, and Matthew.

Bob, Patricia, and their children moved to Springfield, MO is 1963, while Bob was working for the Frisco Railroad. 

Patricia was known for her bubbly, loving personality. Her smile was contagious and she definitely knew how to light up a room.

On Friday, March 13, 2026, Patricia passed away peacefully in the town that she had called home for so many years. She was 95 years old.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 66 years, Bob; her parents; and her in-laws, Elmer and Mamie Taylor.

Left to mourn her death is her son, Mark and wife Barbara; her daughter, Pamela; and her son, Matt. Patricia leaves five grandchildren, Yvonne Ralph, Samantha Arrington and husband Mark, Tim Taylor, Robert Pfeifer and his wife Khris, and Tiffany Taylor. Patricia also leaves behind four great grandchildren.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield, MO.