Mary M. Taylor, 89, a lifelong resident of Stockwell, died at 12:47 p.m. Monday, April 19, 2010 at Heritage Healthcare in West Lafayette. She had been in failing health for the past 3 years. She was born on August 9, 1920 in Stockwell to the late Frank and Nellie Williams Bridges. She was a 1938 graduate of Stockwell High School. Her marriage was to Ward B. Taylor in 1941. He preceded her in death in 1964. Mrs. Taylor worked at Top Notch in the kitchen for 20 years and was a homemaker. She enjoyed gardening, flowers, crocheting, puzzles, and watching soap operas. Surviving are her children, Judy Whitaker of Lafayette, Dennis "Denny" Taylor (wife: Thelma) of Brookston, and Janelle Martin of Burroughs. Also surviving are 7 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and 4 great-great-grandchildren. Mary had a great laugh, a very kind heart and loved her family more than life itself. Preceding her in death with her husband and parents, are 2 brothers, Jim and Bill Bridges, 3 sisters, Marti Holcraft, Mable Kilgore and Barb Wise, and a granddaughter, Sally Taylor. Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. Thursday, April 22, 2010 at Hartzler-Clapper Funeral Home of Brookston. Services there Friday, April 23, 2010 at 10 a.m., Rev. Joe Hornick to officiate. Interment to follow at Liberty Chapel Cemetery, West Lafayette. Memorials may be made in memory of Mary to the American Alzheimer's Association.