Mary Taylor Obituary

La Plata County native Mary E. Taylor died Sunday, May 9, 2010, at Four Corners Health Care Center in Durango. She was

90.

Mrs. Taylor was born to Peter and Valvina Litz on April 2, 1920, in Oxford. She grew up in the Durango area and

attended school in Oxford.

In the 1950s, she married Chet Taylor. He died after 11 years of marriage.

She took on the care of her children and grandchildren, working briefly as a waitress, bartender and in motel

management.

During her life, she lived in many places, including Farmington, Aztec, Denver, Holbrook, Ariz., and Indio, Calif.

Mrs. Taylor enjoyed trips to the Ignacio and Albuquerque casinos. Her real passion was music, her family said. She

played the harmonica and enjoyed listening to old country songs and the radio. Mrs. Taylor appreciated all forms of

music.

"Mary liked everyone she met and was very sociable and a friend to all," her granddaughter Tiffany Neylan said.

In addition to her husband, Mrs. Taylor was preceded in death by her son, Reb Taylor; and her daughter, LauraLee

Neylan.

She is survived by her brother Gilbert Litz of Ignacio; two granddaughters; one great-grandson; and extended family

members.

A graveside service will be held at 11:30 a.m. Friday, May 14, 2010, at Greenmount Cemetery. Chaplain Earl Caudill of

Hospice of Mercy will officiate.

Memorial contributions may be sent to the Salvation Army, 319 W. Broadway, Farmington, NM 87401.