Evelyn J. Taylor

1936 - 2025

Evelyn J. Taylor

August 5, 1936 - November 27, 2025

Evelyn J. Taylor, 89, of Decatur, Ill., passed away November 27, 2025.

Evelyn was born in St. Elmo, Ill., on August 5, 1936, the daughter of Dorse and Catherine (Watson) Rogers. She married John R. "Dick" Taylor on June 25, 1960, in Decatur.

Evelyn worked as an accounting clerk at Caterpillar. She was a faithful member of St. John's Lutheran Church. She took part in the activities of the Mothers of Twins Club and the Caterpillar Retirees Club. In her free time, she enjoyed traveling, sewing, and reading. She was glad to turn her car keys over to her children when they became old enough to take care of driving duties for her. She was deeply loved and will be greatly missed.

Evelyn is survived by her husband, Dick of Decatur; daughters, Michelle (Jay) Sauder of Roanoke, Ill., Melissa (Steve) Rock of LeRoy, Ill., and Megann (Merlin) White of Mt. Zion, Ill.; grandchildren, Crystal Sauder, Gretchen (Daniel) Borth, Lane White, Bryce White, and Colin White; brother, Jack (Marilyn) Rogers of Sullivan, Ill.; sisters, Marilyn Haslett of Mattoon, Ill., Leah Beth (Kent) Austin of Marion, Ill., Lois (Ronnie) Gillespie of Forsyth, Ill., and Cathy (Red) Flowers of St. Elmo, Ill.; sisters-in-law, Linda Foley and Tammy Rogers; aunt, Janice Niemeyer; uncle, Max Watson; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended family. She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Melanie Beth Taylor; brothers, Joe Rogers and Paul Rogers; and brother-in-law, Leonard Haslett.

Visitation for Evelyn will be from 4 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, December 3 at Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. on Thursday, December 4, at St. John's Lutheran Church in Decatur. Burial in Graceland Cemetery will follow the service. Memorials may be directed to St. John's Lutheran Church. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.