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Sue Taylor Obituary
In 1976, Sue embarked on an adventure to St. Louis to attend graduate school, and she immediately fell in love with the city's rich cultural life (and Cardinals baseball!). Following a year spent in Vienna on a Fulbright Scholarship and completing her Ph.D. in Music from Washington University, Sue discovered a passion for teaching music history to students at Washington University and giving harp lessons to students across the community.
Sue was predeceased by her brother, Carroll Plumlee, sister-in-law Gloria Plumlee, and nephew Ralph Michael Plumlee, all of Hot Springs. Sue is survived by her children, Gena Taylor (Suzanne Gilman) and John Taylor; grandchildren, Jackson Taylor and Ethan Taylor; and their mother, Felicia Taylor. Per Sue's wishes, no services will be held; memorial contributions may be made to the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra.
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Tara Rachakonda
December 7, 2023
Sue was my harp teacher during a difficult time in my life. She brought me so much joy. She was a great teacher and mentor. I have only the fondest memories of her pushing me at the harp to be the best I could be. May she rest in peace. My deepest condolences to her family.
Elsbeth Brugger
November 6, 2023
Dear Gena and John,
My heartfelt sympathy for the loss of your mom! Her death must be leaving a huge void in your lives.
I first met Sue as "Gena´s Mom," shortly after starting my studies at the St. Louis Conservatory. She was always friendly, supportive, welcoming - even inviting me and a visiting fellow from England to dinner my first 4th of July in town, so that we would know what a traditional American Independence Day meal was like!
Later, it always brightened my day when an opportunity for a conversation with her presented itself, at an SLSO or OTSL performance, or backstage at Powell, when she played with the orchestra. She was interesting and interested, knowledgeable and, above all, always positive. We had many long and enjoyable phone conversations also, talking about everything from Mahler and Allegra´s harp recital to homegrown tomatoes and ways to fix fried green tomatoes. I could always hear the smile in her voice, but especially when she talked about her grandsons.
I´ll miss her dearly. She was so easy to spot at a concert, and knowing that I won´t be running into her anymore really saddens me. May she rest in peace.
Kathy Nix
November 3, 2023
Dear Gina and John,
I am so sorry for your loss and for the loss to the music community in St. Louis. My first experience with Mrs. Taylor was playing in various groups and orchestras. She was so nice to me and we enjoyed our conversations. We discovered that we had so much in common. For instance we were both from Arkansas and I remember seeing her play in the Arkansas Symphony when I was growing up in Little Rock. I introduced Mrs. Taylor to my parents and we discovered they had mutual friends from Smackover, Arkansas of all places. As the English Horn player for the St. Louis Philharmonic we were next to each other and I just loved hearing her play and she was always so complimentary to me. We exchanged our love of Mahler too. She will be greatly missed by so many people and I know her family will too. Rest in peace, Sue Taylor.
Kristi Anderson
November 1, 2023
Dear Gena and John,
My sincere condolences are sent to you during this sad time in your lives. Losing a parent is so difficult at any time. My prayers are with you. With love & sympathy, Kristi White Anderson, Hot Springs, Arkansas
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Joyce Yost
October 31, 2023
My heart is filled with sympathy. Sue will be missed by all who knew her. My deepest Condolences to the Taylor famiiy.
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