Linda Taylor

Linda K. Taylor, 80, of Berne passed away Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023, at Swiss Village in Berne surrounded by her family. She was born Feb. 2, 1943, in Boggstown to Elmer F. and Lora J. (Pendleton) Randolph. She was married Nov. 9, 1962, in Hancock County to Wilbur Taylor.
She was a member of the Berne Church of the Nazarene in Berne. She began her career as a dental assistant. When she and her husband began their ministry, she was a full-time pastor’s wife and filled many roles in the church ministry. Her true love serving as a homemaker and mother was evident in her commitment to her family.
She had a great love for reading. She also had a talent for sewing, a hobby that brought her immense joy. Cooking was another of her passions; she enjoyed the satisfaction of feeding her loved ones with her delicious meals. Her green thumb was evident in her beautiful garden, where she had a knack for making things grow. Traveling was another of her passions; she loved exploring new places. She was also known for her organizational skills, always ensuring things were in order and running smoothly. A woman of deep faith, she was dedicated to her relationship with God and lived her life in a manner that reflected her beliefs.
She is survived by her husband of Berne; two sons, Bing (Jay) Taylor of Kokomo; and Tim (Stephania) Taylor of Berne; two daughters, Karen (Jim) Timmons of Geneva; and Kathy (Brian) Tubbs of Berne; two sisters, Dorothy Peller of Hinesville, Georgia; and Majorie Everhart of Marion, North Carolina; brother, Joe (Vickie) Randolph of Cambridge, Illinois; eight grandchildren, Austin (Andrea) Timmons; Aaron (Shaelyn Whittenbarger) Timmons; Drew (Shelby) Taylor; Holly (Landon) Hummer; Kaitlin Tubbs; and Kandra Tubbs; and nine great-grandchildren, Foster, Cooper, Harper, Grayson, Lanie, Wesley, Amari, Nora and Hudson.
She was preceded in death by her parents; grandson, Spc. Nicholas Taylor; granddaughter, Sophia Taylor; three brothers; and one sister.
Visitation will be Saturday, Nov. 11 from 2-6 p.m. and one hour prior to the 2 p.m. funeral service Sunday, Nov. 12 at Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, Yager-Kirchhofer Chapel in Berne. Officiating will be Rev. Matthew Phillips and her nephew, Rev. Daniel Sickels. Burial will be at MRE Cemetery in Berne.
Memorials may be made to Berne Church of the Nazarene or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Arrangements provided by Zwick & Jahn Funeral Homes, Yager-Kirchhofer Chapel in Berne. To sign the online guest book, visit www.zwickjahn.com.