Rosemary Ellen Taylor

On February 16, 1947, Rosemary was born to the late Francis W. Eth and the late Marilyn R. Meyer in Kansas City, Missouri. On June 29, 1968, Rosemary and Albert Lee Taylor were united in marriage in Boone County, MO.

Rosemary was a member of the Sacred Heart church in Columbia and later became a devoted member of the Rocheport Christian Church. She was a selfless volunteer at the Wardrobe for over 30 years and before getting married she started out as secretary for Missouri Dept. of Conservation. Rosemary was a fan of Cardinal baseball and enjoyed playing cards. Most of all, she loved spending time with her family.

She will be lovingly remembered by her husband, Albert; children, Albert Taylor Jr., Gary Taylor (Kim), and Charles Taylor; grandchildren, Jonathan, Adam, Hannah, Sarah, Carly, David (Olivia), and Jacob Taylor; siblings, Susan Pierce and Joseph Eth; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Francis Eth Jr.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at Memorial Funeral Home, 1217 Business Loop 70 W, Columbia, MO 65202, with Tim Carson and Mickey Havener officiating. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery, 1217 Business Loop 70 W, Columbia, MO 65202.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made to The Wardrobe, 715 Park Ave, Columbia, MO 65201, or Second Chance, 24687 MO-179, Boonville, MO 65233.