Sherecia Lin Taylor unexpectedly Passed August 5th at the age of 71. At the time of death She was surrounded by Tami Jones, her daughter, son-in-law Jeff Jones and three grandchildren Sky, Karson & Austin Jones. Sherri resided in Palm Harbor, Florida. She was born in Salem, Indiana. She grew up in Maryville, MO. She graduated Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville, MO with a double masters PLUS 48 hours. After college she lived in Kansas City, Missouri until 2011 when she moved to Palm Harbor, FL. She Taught 30 years at North Kansas City School District the learning disability and orthopedically handicapped. She actually moved schools to follow and continue teaching three very special students through their education from Elementary to High School. Paul Shyrak, Kevin Pickett and Tami Henderickson. Tami Hendrickson was born with dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa. You may remember in the late 80's she did the fundraisers throughout Kansas City for Tami and her treatments. She thought of Kimberly Conrad/ Bowers as her own daughter. She loved to feed the homeless and root for the underdog. Her grandchildren were her world.
She is survived by her brother Barry Johnson, His wife Bonnie, sister Dianna (Johnson) Jones, her husband Ken Jones, nieces & nephews Clint, Rusty, Jeff, Eric & Angel Jones, Heather Beall, Brandi Jackson & Justin Johnson. She Lived, Laughed, Gave & Loved to the fullest.
She is preceded by her parents Oscer and Florella Johson and older brother Charles Johnson.
Don Beggs (Long Time Friend)
August 10, 2020, 12:00 am
Sherri was a special friend. We shared so many memories and laughter. She was my date to the Senior Prom. She was a gifted and compassionate soul.Much love my friend. Rest in eternal peace.
Brett Alan (She is my cousin )
August 10, 2020, 12:00 am
I will always remember her kindness, her beautiful smile, and her exciting dedication to teaching. She is an inspiration.
Michael fisher (cousin )
August 10, 2020, 12:00 am
Tammy, so sorry to hear about your mom. I have many wonderful memories growing up and visiting Flo and Crockies. Your mom was a big part of that.
Brenda Fisher Polachek (Cousin)
August 10, 2020, 12:00 am
Sheri was so loved by everyone she knew. She helped shape me into a young woman. I wanted to be like her and her sister, Dianna when i grew up. She liked to take me riding in her car. I remember she would dress me up in costumes, create fancy hairdos, and put on fashion shoes for the family. It was all great fun. During the past years we didn’t see each other often but when we did, it was like we’d never been apart. She will be greatly missed. All my love to her family.
Lana Hager (Sisters Mother)
August 10, 2020, 12:00 am
I am so very sorry for your loss! Love and prayers to you all. Love you.
Janet Barker (Winnetonka H.S. friend)
August 10, 2020, 12:00 am
Please accept my heart felt sympathies during this time. Sherry was a friend, we shared an office and concerns about our students.
Doyle Fisher (Cousin )
August 10, 2020, 12:00 am
Our sincere condolences go out to your family and friends during your loss. From the Doyle and Katie Fisher family.
Dick and Sally Davis (Friends)
August 10, 2020, 12:00 am
We are so sorry for your loss. We will miss Sherry too. She was so kind and caring toward Dick as his health failed. We will always remember a special red velvet birthday cake she shared. We are sending healing prayers and comforting hugs.
Rick and Cher Shanks (Cousins)
August 11, 2020, 12:00 am
Rick and I will miss you. It's been 30 yrs since we have seen you but spent time when we were younger. All our prayers.
JOYCE RUNYON (COUSIN)
August 11, 2020, 12:00 am
MY FIRST MEMORIES OF SHERRI WAS WHEN I BABY- SITTED THE KIDS THE SUMMER I WAS 13. AUNT FLO WAS WORKING AT EDDY'S MARKET JUST DOWN THE STREET. I LEARNED A LOT THAT SUMMER AND GOT VERY CLOSE TO THE WHOLE FAMILY. THEN THE FAMILY MOVED TO GAYNOR AND BOUGHT THE STORE AND WE WERE AT EACH OTHER'S HOUSE ALL THE TIME PLAYING CARDS AND OTHER GAMES-SO MUCH FUN! THEN SHERRI AND I BOTH MOVED ON TO KC WHERE WE KEPT IN TOUCH AND GOT TOGETHER WHEN OUR PARENTS CAME TO VISIT. I LOVED SHERRI MORE LIKE A SISTER-SHE LOVED HELPING OTHERS AND ESPECIALLY LOVED YOU TAMI AND YOUR FAMILY-SHE WILL BE SOO MISSED BY EVERYONE WHO WAS LUCKY ENOUGH TO KNOW HER. TRY TO REMEMBER THE GOOD MEMORIES WHEN THE GRIEF HITS-MY LOVE AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL.
Ann B Judd (Cousin)
August 13, 2020, 12:00 am
I have so many great memories of Sheri. She was always happy and laughing and so much fun. I spent a great deal of my childhood, high school and college years at their home. I always loved to go to their house because they lived in town and and there were so many fun things to do. I also remember us studying together during our college years. She was a great friend and she will always have a special place in my heart.