of Hot Springs, AR

September 20, 1930 - August 9, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our mother, Phyllis "Marlene" Andrews Taylor, at the age of 94. She passed away peacefully on August 9, 2025, joining her husband of 58 years, Meredith Sullivan "Buck" Taylor, who preceded her in death in 2005.

Born September 20, 1930 in Lepanto, Arkansas to Quint Andrews and Georgia Fay Judkins Andrews, Marlene's life was a mixture of family and lifelong friends whom she cherished. Her early years in Hulbert, Arkansas laid the foundation for a woman who took on responsibilities of caring for family and learning to develop a strong work ethic. Following her marriage in 1947, she and Buck settled in West Memphis, where she raised her family and had a successful career as an insurance office manager at Citizens Funeral Home for over 30 years.

Marlene was a member of First Presbyterian Church of West Memphis. She loved tending her flower beds in her younger years. She enjoyed the outdoors, camping trips and fishing at Sardis and Enid Lakes in Mississippi. League bowling, Bunco nights and collecting recipes were just a few of her many hobbies. She treasured the memories and mementos from her family and friends and above all, she valued the deep bonds she shared with her cherished circle of companions. These friends weren't just acquaintances; they were family, sharing countless evenings together enjoying card games, cookouts, VFW dances, socializing at their favorite restaurants, taking turns hosting Christmas parties and other holiday events and sharing unforgettable family vacations together.

After retirement, Marlene resided primarily in Beebe, Arkansas and Searcy, Arkansas. After the passing of her husband, she moved to Heber Springs, Arkansas to be near her younger sister, Sue. Marlene was the second oldest of six children and leaves behind her sister, Elizabeth Sue Andrews of Heber Springs, Arkansas. She was preceded in death by her siblings, Glenna Jean Andrews Duncan and her brothers, Glen, Robert and Thomas Andrews. She is survived by her two sons, Gary Sullivan Taylor (Meredith Kaye Taylor) of Marion, Arkansas and Timothy Bryan Taylor of Hot Springs, Arkansas. Her memory will live on through her three grandchildren, Ginger Taylor Nemenz of Marion, Arkansas, Brooke Taylor Baggott of Charleston, South Carolina and Zachary Bryan Taylor of Pine Bluff, Arkansas. She also leaves behind four great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.

In Lieu of flowers, the family kindly asked a donation be made to 1st Presbyterian Church of West Memphis or to a charity of one's choice.

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