Jean Wagers Taylor

Jean Wagers Taylor, passed away quietly at Briar Assisted Living in Middlefield, Ohio on May 19, 2025. Born March 7, 1927, in Huntsburg, Ohio, Jean was the youngest of three children born to Opal (nee: Ashelman) and Ray Wagers. Before she graduated from Huntsburg High School, she married Theodore S. Taylor on January 27, 1945.
Jean and her mother started an antique shop in 1947 which Jean and Ted continued for 56 years. In addition to the antique shop, they also co-managed the Great Geauga Antiques Market in Burton from 1974 through 2003. Jean enjoyed cooking, baking, entertaining and gardening. She was known for her bake sale and funeral rolls which she contributed as long as she was able. As an "At Home" mom she was involved in many civic activities: Boy Scout den mother when her son Mark was young, Executive Board Member of the Geauga County Republican Central Committee, Geauga County Maple Festival Board, Geauga Center for Human Services, Geauga Board of Visitors, Geauga Cancer Society, Geauga Agricultural Women's Auxiliary, trustee of the Geauga County Historical Society. Jean was chairperson of Huntsburg's celebration of the bicentennial of the American Revolution. An enthusiastic supporter of Huntsburg and its history. Jean has donated many items to the Huntsburg Historical Society. A Geauga Hospital volunteer from 1970 to 2006, she donated more than 7,000 hours of service. As a recognition of her civic activities, Jean was included in the "Outstanding Civic Leaders of America" in 1968.
Jean was preceded in death by her husband, Theodore "Ted" Taylor, her daughter, Melinda Mary Taylor Briggs, her son David "Mark" Taylor, her sister Mary Vaccariello, her brother Melvin Wagers, and her parents. A life-long member of the Huntsburg Congregational Church, Jean leaves two nieces and many close friends.
Private services and interment to be arranged.
Contribution in Jeans's memory can be made to the Huntsburg Historical Society, P.O. Box 335, Huntsburg, Ohio 44046.
Arrangements are entrusted to Burr Funeral Home and Cremation Service. Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.burrservice.com.