of Conway, AR
April 12, 1993 - December 28, 2013
Taylor Ann McKown, 20, passed away on Saturday, December 28, 2013.
Taylor was born on April 12, 1993 in Edmond, Oklahoma and was a lifelong Conway area resident. She worked in the nursery at First United Methodist Church and loved to be around children and care for them. Taylor was also a full time student and attended the University of Arkansas Community College in pursuit of a degree in Early Childhood Education.
She is survived by her father and mother, Bruce and Michelle McKown; brother, Tommy McKown; sister, Tiffany Thornton and husband Robert Thornton; niece, Lanie Thornton; maternal grandparents, Gene and Carolyn Borneman; paternal grandmother, Ellen McKown; a host of friends that were her extended family; her beloved dog, Daisy; and her cowboy boots.
Preceded in death by her grandfathers, Tommy Miller and Bruce McKown.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Saturday, January 4th at the First United Methodist Church, which is located at 1610 Prince Street, Conway, Arkansas.
In lieu of flowers, friends and family are encouraged to provide donations to the Taylor McKown Memorial Fund in support of children's ministries at the First United Methodist Church, Conway, Arkansas.
Ms. Taylor was such a beautiful girl and was the spitting image of you, Michelle. Nothing I say will ever ease your pain, but know your family is in everyones hearts out here. Even now.
Michelle and Family,
I just heard of your loss. My heart is breaking for all of you! I cannot imagine your sense of loss and grief. I know it will take a long time but my prayer is for precious Peace for you family!
With Love!
Vickie Gillespie
With our deepest condolences. May you find comfort from this scripture. (John 11:1-44).
Dear Michelle, Bruce, Tiffany and Tommy,
We are heartbroken over your loss of Taylor. She was always such a sweet, sunny girl. We are praying for God's peace and comfort for all of you.
Sincerely,
Tim and Jan Cunningham
i am so very sorry for your loss. I remember Tommy, from my first grade class, and Taylor really well from when they were at Jim Stone Elem. I pray that you will feel God's love and comfort to help you through this difficult time.
God bless you all,
Susan Hampton
To Michelle and family, I am so sorry to hear about your daughter, Taylor. She sounded like a wonderful young woman. We here at Syncsort are praying for you and your family as you process this loss. May she rest in eternal Love. Warm regards, Sue Siljee
Dear Michelle and McKown Family,
I was so terribly saddened to hear of your tragic loss. May The Lord give you strength and comfort. We never understand WHY things like this happen. My most heartfelt sympathy and condoleneces go out to you and your family. Taylor is now an angel looking over you and will ALWAYS be with you ALL WAYS. May God Bless you all...RIP Taylor. Will keep her and all of you in my prayers.
Sending hugs...
Phyllis Bennett
Syncsort Inc, NJ
You'll live on in our hearts forever! Love and miss you already.
We are going to miss our little "Tater" with her beautiful smile, her big eyes that just danced with whatever emotion or mood she was in. She was very precious and will always hold a special place in our hearts.
Bruce, Michelle, Tommy & Tiffany - we love you guys and are here for support in the minutes, days, months and years to come.
Love, Hugs and Prayers
Dear McKown family,
I was so sorry to hear about Taylor. I remember her sweet smiling face walking through the halls at Jim Stone. You are in my prayers!
Susan Birdsong
We are so very sorry. What a beautiful young lady. I am sure she has already been assigned the nursery in heaven and doing what she loved. May the peace that passes understanding help.
I have had the honor of knowing the McKown family for more than 20 years. A true example of family. I was saddened to hear of Taylors passing.. Your family will always be in my heart and I love you all.
I'm so sorry to hear about Taylor's passing. I enjoyed teaching both Taylor & Tommy at Jim Stone. Prayers for peace are going up.
Taylor was a very special person. She had a good heart and she will be missed dearly. My respects go out to the family!
Taylor was a very special young lady. Entire family has been. special to us. So many memories...watching the kids grow. When we think of Taylor...beautiful, smart, kind, funny, smile, precious, cheerleader, loved life. We will miss her so much. Sissy will cheer in memory of TayTay this year!
We love you all,
Jeff, Missy, Ryan, Rusty, Sissy
Tay, you are an amazing person. You had a beautiful soul that just shine through. You were an incredible girl and you always told it like it was. I remember on the bus together we would always get in so much trouble because we would talk so loud and just laugh sooo hard it hurts. You went around school telling everyone that I was your big sister and that I had adopted you and I was and did. You were the little sister that I always wanted. You were the best and I'm soooo glad that I had you in my life. I will always love you Tay Tay forever and always and you will always be in my heart. Rest in love Babygirl.
Taylor was a sweet person. She was there for me and my family when my brother, Gregory, passed away. She will be missed. I am praying for the family she left behind.
We just heard the news and are so sorry that this beautiful young lady has left this earth. Taylor was full of zest and a love for life...even though she has gone to a much better one.
Know that you are in our prayers and that we are so very sad for your loss. She has a wonderful family and you are in our hearts.
Steve and D'Anne Easton
Taylor you were always a good friend to me.i will miss you very much and never forget you.
Love Ryan Renfroe
To the Mckown family.
I did not know Taylor but somehow I know she is the brightest star in Heaven.
She is beautiful and my prayers are with you today and always.
God Bless you all.
Michelle - I am at a loss for words, but want you to know I am thinking of you.
So sorry for your loss. I didn't know Taylor very well but she was a joy to be around. Prayers for you all.
Dear Michele
There are no words to express or to lessen the sadness you are experiencing. Know you are loved and have many friends willing and wanting to help in any capacity you need. You are a great mom and Let Tommy know we are praying for him and your family
Words aren't adequate. Grateful for three years of coaching her and will be praying. Tommy you were are such an awesome brother...she was so blessed to have you. Michelle what more could you ever done as a mom ever present for everything. Special prayers for you. God's peace to you all.
Words aren't adequate. Grateful for three years of coaching her and will be praying. Tommy you were are such an awesome brother...she was so blessed to have you. Michelle what more could you ever done as a mom ever present for everything. Special prayers for you. God's peace to you all.
Michelle and family...I know we haven't talked in years, but I want you to know I am so sorry to hear about Taylor. I know your Daddy (and mine) will be there to greet her and keep her safe.
Taylor always had that beautiful smile on her face that could light a whole room up. She and Shayla were thick as thieves and I always loved having her at the house. You are loved and missed sweet girl! My thoughts and prayers go out to the McKown family! Taylor is smiling down on us from heaven. God speed sweetie!
RIP Sweet girl...prayers with all the family
So very sorry to hear about your loss. Taylor cheered at CAC with my daughter Natalie. We will keep your family in our prayers.
Taylor was such a beautiful young woman. She spent many evenings at my house through high school visiting with me. My son Jacob Adams went to school with her. I was introduced to her as 'Buck Girl' and that always stuck with me when I saw her. One fond memory of her was when she walked the stage at graduation. She told me she wasn't supposed to wear her cowgirl boots and defiantly did anyways. I was proud of her and she was so beautiful with her dress and cowgirl boots up on stage! My condolences to you and your family. Taylor will be missed.