Lucille V. Taylor

Lucille V. Taylor, 95, of Leawood, Kansas, passed away May 27, 2009.

Lucille Venell Taylor was born August 27, 1913 in Ong, Nebraska to George and Orpha Venell. She graduated from Owatonna High School in Minnesota. Lucille was united in marriage to Lennard O. Taylor January 23, 1943. She worked for many years as a secretary for Kansas City Life Insurance Company, then retired at the age of 70 as a court clerk for the Overland Park Municipal Court.

Lucille was a long time member of the Hillcrest Christian Church, serving as treasurer of the Christian Women's Fellowship, and volunteered at the church in many capacities. She and her late husband were avid square dancers, belonging to several clubs, including The Happy Pairs, Sunflower Squares, and Circle 8. Lucille was also a member of many bridge clubs and continued enjoying card games throughout her retirement.

Lucille was preceded in death by her parents, by her husband Lennard in 2004, and by a brother. She is survived by her son, Donn Taylor and wife Beth, of Lenexa; a granddaughter, Trisha Ruth and husband, Eric, of Oveland Park; a grandson, Cory Taylor and wife, Wendie, of Golden Pond, Minnesota; a sister, Margie Williams, of Tacoma, Washington; and by four great-grandchildren.

Memorial contributions may be made in lieu of flowers to the Kansas City Hospice or the Hillcrest Christian Church.

Visitation and Funeral Services

Services will be held Saturday, May 30, 2009 with a visitation from 1 to 2 p.m., followed by a service at 2 p.m. at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee. Burial in Mt. Moriah Cemetery.