Dorothy Madeley Taylor

Dorothy Madeley Taylor

Sixth generation Texan Dorothy Madeley Taylor, 89, passed away Monday, Sept. 14, 2015 in Marble Falls, Texas.

She is formerly a second generation resident of Harlingen, Texas. 

Dorothy is survived by: her loving husband of 64 years, Gene Taylor; sons, Larry Taylor and wife, Shirley, of Marble Falls, and Robert Taylor of Dallas; daughter, Janelle Taylor of Buda;  grandson, Joshua Taylor of Austin; brother and sister-in-law, Neil and Shirley Madeley of Georgetown; two nephews in Texas; a niece in Georgia; and a niece and nephews in Michigan.

Other survivors include four step-grandchildren and seven step great-grandchildren.

Dorothy graduated from Harlingen High School and obtained a degree and lifetime teaching certificate from Texas A&I College in Kingsville.

She worked as a secretary for the superintendent of the Harlingen Independent School District and later as a librarian at Austin Elementary School in Harlingen.

She was a life-long member of the First United Methodist Church in Harlingen.

She enjoyed traveling, gardening, beachcombing and genealogy research. She also loved dogs of all kinds.

Visitation hours will be held on Friday, Sept. 18, 2015, from noon-9 p.m. with the family present from 6-8 p.m. at Buck Ashcraft Funeral Home.

A celebration of Dorothy’s life will be held Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015, at 11 a.m., at the First United Methodist Church in Harlingen, Texas, with Pastor Jet Throckmorton officiating.

A private graveside service will be held.

Remembrances in Dorothy's name can be sent to the First United Methodist Church, 310 East Harrison, Harlingen, to Alzheimer’s or Diabetes Research Associations, or to a charity of one's choice. The family wants to acknowledge the wonderful loving care she received while a resident at the Granite Mesa Nursing Home in Marble Falls and also at Country Oaks Assisted Living in Burnet.

Sign the guestbook or share a memory at www.buckashcraft.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Buck Ashcraft Funeral Home, 710 Ed Carey Dr., Harlingen, Texas.