Taylor Jayde, 18, of Springfield, passed away on Monday March 16, 2015 at St. John’s Hospital. She was born on October 8, 1996 in Springfield to Vincent and Kerri Wells Merriman and they both survive.
She is also survived by her brother Sebastian Merriman, grandparents: Larry Orton of Delavan, Nikki Orton and Rose Merriman of Springfield, and several Aunts, Uncles, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her great-grandmother Marjorie Wells.
Taylor was in her senior year at SLA and she loved animals including her four cats and one dog. She was a very talented artist and she attended groups at the Phoenix Center.
Private services were held. Memorial contributions may be made to the Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL. 62702 and please visit the online “Life Remembered Story” at www.bischandsonfuneralhome.com.
