Virginia L. “Tootie” Taylor, 85, of Rockford, IL, passed away peacefully, Monday morning, January 21, 2019 at Generations in Byron surrounded by her loving family. She was born December 1, 1933 in Mount Carroll, IL, the daughter of Elmer D. and Lucille W. (Haas) Bowman. Tootie married the love of her life, James T. Taylor on April 19, 1951. Tootie worked at Barber-Colman and was infamously known as the Toy Lady at Farm and Fleet. She loved a clean house, and was very meticulous. Tootie enjoyed puzzles, collecting dolls and Santa Clause figurines. She and Dad loved to travel. Tootie enjoyed going to Vegas to gamble.
Tootie is loved and missed by her children, Butch (Christine) Taylor, Renee Geddes, Becky (Jack) Warner, Deedee (Phil) Cancelose, Kellie (Larry) Walsh, and Lisa (Ike) Trickie; grandchildren, Melony, Michelle, Gina, Joshua, Lisa, Shana, Matthew, Nicole, Kip, Heather and Bradley; 13 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandsons; sisters, Jeannie Allen, Maxine Allabaugh, and Linda Tracey; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jim “Papa”, and sisters, sister and brother-in-laws.
May the Lord and Dad greet you and may you find joy and peace with them and all your loved ones forever. You will be missed.
Special thanks to Amy Hurd and team at Mercy Health Hospice, as well as caregivers: Kristy, Martha, Kelly, Jodi, Kenzie, and many others.
A graveside service will held at 12:30 p.m., Monday, January 28, 2019 at Willwood Burial Park, 7000 W. State St, Rockford, IL 61102. Memorials may be made to Noah’s Ark. To share a condolence, please visit www.Advantagefunerals.com.
