Patricia Dianne Taylor, 75, of Litchfield, died peacefully on Thursday morning, April 23, 2026, in her home surrounded by loved ones.
Per her wishes, a private graveside service will be held in Elm Lawn Memorial Cemetery in Litchfield at a later date. Litchfield Family Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Taylor was born on Jan. 14, 1951, a daughter of the late Harry and Helen (Wolfe) Kean. She married Leonard McKinley Taylor, III, on March 3, 1967, in Hillsboro. He preceded her in death on Nov. 1, 2017.
She was lovingly known as “Dianne” and spent her life in the Good Ole Days, staying home supporting her husband, and raising their three children, Bradley, Lisa and Lori. In her younger years, she enjoyed skating at the local roller rink and dancing. Later, she found joy in going out to eat and having a margarita or two and never turned down a Slow Gin Fizz, if made the right way. If one was to drive by, they could always count on her outside, sitting on the porch, enjoying her flowers and hummingbirds. Her late nephew, Tony, gave her the nickname Eagle Eye, always keeping neighborhood watch and never missing a thing.
She is survived by her children, Lori (Ron) Roach of Litchfield and Lisa (Ken) Cress of Litchfield; granchildren, Justin (Maricela) Taylor, Brandon and Luke Taylor, Misti (Adam) Meisenheimer, Hayden (Victoria Connell) Roach and Kelsey (Caleb) Gibson; great-grandchildren, Wesley Reed, McKensey, Gabriella and Madisyn Gibson and Cameron and Mallory Meisenheimer; brother, Chris “Mike” (companion, Tammy) Kean; several nieces and nephews; and dear friend, Connie Giller.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenny; son, Bradley Taylor; grandson, Jarod Cress; brothers, Ray and Ronnie Kean; and sister, Paula Birkenkamp.
