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Maclaine Taylor Obituary
She was born Nov. 15, 1936, in Glasgow, Scotland, the daughter of John William and Catherine Troy MacLean Scott. She married Vernon Dale Taylor on Nov. 17, 1956, in Troon, Scotland, and he preceded her in death on Aug. 1, 2005.
She is survived by one son, Russell (Sandy) Taylor of Jacksonville; one grandson, Dale Taylor of Jacksonville; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; and one brother, Lowell Scott.
Maclaine and Dale were married in Scotland while he was serving in the U.S. Air Force. After moving to the United States, she began a 30-year career with Mobil Chemical Corp., becoming the first female manager in the company. She retired in 1991 as a financial cost analyst. She and Dale enjoyed spending their winters in South Texas. Maclaine was a huge St. Louis Cardinals fan, and she especially loved her longtime companion, her Welsh Pembroke Corgi, Cymmi.
A funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, at Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Jacksonville, with burial at Diamond Grove Cemetery. The family will meet friends from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, prior to the service, at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society or the Alzheimer's Association. Condolences may be left at buchanancody.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Maclaine Taylor
5 Entries
Paula McCurley
October 7, 2023
Just when I hear the name Maclaine I smile. She was so much fun. Jerry & I visited Dale & MacLaine many times until we moved out of town. Still would visit now & then. Then it got down to just me & Maclaine. I still miss her. She was one of kind!
Ian Scott
October 21, 2019
Sad loss to all the family in Scotland and around the world miss you ante
October 18, 2019
My deepest sympathies from a classmate of Russel's.
Dan Currier
Kelly Hall
October 7, 2019
Hi Russ,
Unfortunately we will be out of town for your mother's service but wanted to tell you that we are thinking about you and yours during this tough time.
Can't help but remember the fun times at the lake, cooking duck soup and all the messes we got into with that! I can still hear your dad's laughter, your mom usually making fun of us (until the cardinal game came on) and we just trudged on rain or shine!
Always a place in my heart for your parents and memories for a life time.
God bless.
Kelly and Judy
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Memorial Events
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Oct
19
Visitation
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home - Jacksonville Chapel1100 Lincoln Ave., Jacksonville, IL 62650
Oct
19
Funeral service
11:00 a.m.
Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home - Jacksonville Chapel1100 Lincoln Ave., Jacksonville, IL 62650
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