Patricia Taylor Obituary

Patricia Anne Bemis Taylor

Oct 28, 1936 - Jan 21, 2023

Norwalk

Patricia Anne Bemis Taylor, 86, of Norwalk, passed away peacefully Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023, and went home to the Lord under the care of Stein Hospice and surrounded by her family.

Patricia was born Oct. 28, 1936, in Woodstock, Virginia, the daughter of the late Alvin and Dorothy Bemis. Patricia moved to the Norwalk area in 1976.

Patricia was a pediatric nurse for several years in Virginia. She also worked for a number of years with her family in their various businesses, including Caryl Crane Clothing store, and the Frost Top. Patricia also enjoyed babysitting for friends and family. Faith was an integral part of Patricia's life and she was an active member of Norwalk First United Methodist Church where she was a lay leader, participated in children's ministry, and was involved with United Methodist Women. Patricia also volunteered with Stein Hospice. She enjoyed reading and studying the Bible, spending time with her family and her church family, cooking, working in her yard, and ministering to children.

Patricia's survivors include her children, Daniel Taylor of Huron, Cindy (Ed) Casselberry of Norwalk, and Christopher (Jacky) Taylor of Milan; grandchildren, Amanda (Adam) Manko, Shawn Taylor, Brad Taylor, Alicia (Michael) Frado, Megan Casselberry, and Rachel Casselberry; stepgrandchildren, Cameron Ground, Bethany (Richard) Ott, and Brittany (Christopher) Poole; great-grandchildren, Grant Manko, Addison Manko, Waylon Frado, and Colton Frado; and siblings, Judy Cook and Richard Borden.

Patricia was preceded in death by her son, William C. Taylor II; former husband, William C. Taylor; grandson, Jonathan Taylor; siblings, June Fadley, Lewis Bemis, and Eddie Bemis; and beloved companion, her cat, Cleo.

Friends and family will be received 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023, at Walker-Eastman-Heydinger Funeral Home, 98 West Main St., Norwalk. Patricia's services will be 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023, at Norwalk First United Methodist Church, 60 West Main St., Norwalk. Burial will take place Monday at Woodlawn Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations in Patricia's memory be directed to either Huron County Humane Society, www.huroncountyhumansociety.com, or Stein Hospice, 1200 Sycamore Line, Sandusky. Expressions of sympathy may be shared online at www.walkereastman heydingerfh.com.