Paula J Taylor

Paula June Taylor, age 69, of Marion, Illinois, passed away on November 6, 2026, at her home.

She was born on January 20, 1957, in Marion, Illinois, the daughter of Jack and Freida (Bratton) Marks.

Paula was married to Keith Taylor, who survives. Throughout her life, she worked as a prep cook at Bennie’s Italian Restaurant and held various positions at Steak ’n Shake.

Paula enjoyed camping, fishing, sharing a couple of beers with her husband, and watching Westerns, especially Gunsmoke. She loved spending time with her family, enjoying cookouts, and celebrating the Fourth of July with a big family gathering each year.

She is survived by her husband, Keith Taylor; her children, Jeremy Taylor, Steven (Leslie) Arrowwood, and Jessica Taylor; her grandchildren, Clayton Taylor and Taliyah Taylor; her sisters, Ginger Wyatt, Sheila Bundren, and Jackie (Randall) Bundren; her brothers-in-law, Butch (Marsha) Taylor and Jerry Taylor; her nieces, Janine Marks and Lindsey Taylor; her cousins, John (Trish) Taylor, Eric Taylor, Cody Taylor, and Lester Taylor; along with other relatives and many friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her mother-in-law, Shirley Taylor; and her brothers-in-law, Paul Wyatt Jr. and Tom Bundren.

Binkley-Ross Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements. Cremation services will be accorded, with inurnment to follow at McKinney Chapel Cemetery.

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