Katherine R. Taylor, 71, a lifetime resident of LaFontaine, passed away at 3:43 p.m. Friday, Oct. 22, 2021, at her residence. She was born Oct. 26, 1949, in Marion, to the late Allen H. “Bud” and Charlotte (Murphy) Sailors.

She married Fred Taylor on July 14, 1968.

Katherine is survived by her husband, Fred Taylor, of LaFontaine; one son, Richard (Becky) Taylor, of LaFontaine; two daughters, Jennifer (Tony) Miller, of Marion, and Holly Taylor, of LaFontaine; three grandchildren, Trevor Allen Bailey, John Eugene Bailey and Spencer Robert Taylor; one step-grandson, Cole Carter; five great-grandchildren, T.I. Bailey, Ella Bailey, Lincoln Bailey, S.J. Taylor and Tristan Fowler; and one sister, Diana (Clarence) McNeeley, of LaFontaine.

McDonald Funeral Homes, LaFontaine Chapel is in charge of arrangements.