Margaret Ann Taylor

Margaret Ann Taylor, 86, of O’Fallon MO, passed away in her home, surrounded by her family, on February 5, 2024. Margaret, better known to her family and friends as Ann, was born on November 20, 1937 to parents Clarence Albert Klein and Mildred Leota (Snuffin) Klein in Findlay Illinois. Ann graduated from high school in 1955, and went on to receive her LPN at Lakeview School of Nursing, Danville Illinois. Later she completed her RN at Parkland College, Champaign Illinois, and earned a Bachelors’ Degree at Eastern Illinois University. She had a 50-year career in nursing which included: working in pediatrics, as an Emergency Room nurse, Triage Phone Nurse, managing an orthopedic department, working as a home health nurse, and working as a hospital Risk Manager. Ann had a deep and abiding faith in Jesus and was a member of Grace Community Chapel. Throughout her life she served her home church in many ways; most recently on the missions committee, including going on short-term mission trips, and in the AWANA program. Ann had four children, Shelley Scott of Clarkston WA, Trudy Marsee of Bloomington IL, Trisha Taylor of O’Fallon MO, and Thomas Taylor of St. Louis MO. Ann retired in 2005 and moved from Modesto CA to O’Fallon MO. and continued to use her nursing skills with the Visiting Nurse Association. She spent her time reading, completing crossword puzzles, playing dominoes and cards with her neighborhood bunco group, and snuggling with her beloved cat, Maddie. She enjoyed visiting the Missouri Botanical Gardens, attending theatrical performances, and spending time with her family and friends. Ann was predeceased by her parents Clarence Albert Klein and Mildred Leota Klein of Findlay Il, and her brother George Klein of Anniston AL. She is survived by a half-brother, sister, and her children, Shelley Scott (Terry) of Clarkson WA, Trudy Marsee (Stan) of Bloomington IL, Trisha Taylor of O’Fallon MO, and Thomas Taylor (Brian Kilculin) of St. Louis MO; grandchildren, Justin Scott, Andrew Scott (Theresa) Sherri Scott, David Brooks, Deona Brooks and Sarah Taylor; great grandchildren, Christopher Scott, Jordan Scott, Chloe Scott, Kendyl Scott; and great-great grandchildren, Lyanna Scott and Addyson Scott. A celebration of life is being planned at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital or Shriners Childrens, both were organizations that Ann supported and felt strongly about.

Margaret Ann Taylor

November 20, 1937 - February 5, 2024