RENEE L. TAYLOR
ST. PETERSBURG, FL, formerly of PAULDING, OH: Renee L. Taylor, age 69, passed away Thursday September 12th, 2024, peacefully in Saint Petersburg, Fl. On October 24th, 1975, she married the love of her life, Jim Taylor who preceded her in death on September 1st, 2022. Renee is survived by a son, Bret L. (David A. Wilber) Taylor of St. Petersburg, Fl. Renee is also survived by a brother Randy Huffine and a sister Linda Stimer, both of Michigan. Renee was preceded in death by a daughter Andrea Renee Taylor. She was also preceded by her mother and father Ivan (Betty Silveus) Watters of Michigan, and her mother and father in-law Leland (Bertie Miller) Taylor of Oakwood, Ohio. Renee and her husband Jim shared a lifelong passion of raising and racing horses. Renee was a true born caregiver and spent many years working as a nurse at the Paulding Co. Hospital. She loved to be on the water and under the sun. She had a zest and curiosity for life that couldn’t be diminished by any adversity. She loved her nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews beyond words and relished in telling anyone who would listen about their latest professional, academic, or sports achievement. She was also blessed in the last years of her life to have the love and care of Benjamin Anaya and James Yeager, whom she loved as sons. Funeral service will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Thursday, September 26, 2024 at Den Herder Funeral Home with Andrea Fry Quigg officiating. Burial will follow in Sherman Cemetery, Brown Township, OH. Visitation will be held from 11:00 A.M. until time of services on Thursday at the funeral home. Online condolences may be shared at www. denherderfh.com.
