Bernice C. Taylor, age 86, of Flora, Illinois, and formerly of Noble, passed away on Wednesday, April 9, 2014 at Clay County Hospital in Flora.

    Bernice was born September 2, 1927 in Chicago to Peter and Anna (Baron) Sheremeta.  She married Lafayette “Lafe” Taylor on May 15, 1955 in Elmwood Park.  He preceded her in death May 3, 2008.  Bernice was a medical secretary for 27 years, and later assisted with medical records at Clay County Hospital where she was an active member of the Auxiliary.  She was a member of St. Stephen Catholic Church.  Bernice will be remembered for her love of life and as a dedicated caregiver to her husband and sisters.

    She is survived by a son: Dr. Lafayette “Lafe” (wife Dee) Taylor of Ooltewah, TN; a stepson: Benjamin (wife Jeannie) Taylor of Hinsdale; 2 grandchildren: William (wife Theresa) Taylor and Jennifer Taylor; 2 step-grandchildren: Matthew Taylor and Katie Taylor; and 5 great-grandchildren: Michael, Grace, Joseph, Thomas, and Peter.  She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and two sisters: Estelle Jacoby and Mary Sheremeta.

    The funeral service for Bernice Taylor will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, April 11, 2014 at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora, with interment following in Noble Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 1-2 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.  Memorials are suggested to the American Heart Association and will be accepted at the funeral home.