Patricia "Pat" Fay Taylor

Patricia "Pat" Fay (O'Gara) Taylor, age 84, of Cutler, passed away Saturday, August 16, 2025 at her daughter's home in Pinckneyville, surrounded by her loving family.

Patricia was born in East Saint Louis, Illinois on December 11, 1940, the daughter of Patrick Joseph and Minnie Mae (Armstrong) O'Gara. She married the love of her life, William "Earl" Taylor, on December 3, 1956 in Chester. He preceded her in death on May 25, 2018. Together, they shared more than sixty-one years of marriage and precious memories.

Pat departed this life, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and cherished memories. As a devoted member of the First Pentecostal Church in Pinckneyville, Pat's faith was the foundation of her life, guiding her actions and her loving spirit. At the heart of Pat's life was her family. She was a dedicated nurturer, always putting the needs of others before her own. Her love for her family was evident in everything she did, from caring for her grandchildren to spoiling her grandcat, who she even taught to play dice and eat from the table. Pat's playful side shone through in her love for games like Yahtzee and Skip-Bo. Her family fondly remembers the joy she brought to game nights, and her grandchild's first words were even inspired by her favorite game, Yahtzee. Her family was her rock, and she was theirs. Pat's humor was contagious, and everyone looked forward to her jokes. Her quick wit and sassy attitude made her a beloved figure in everyone's life. In addition to her family, Pat loved her dogs and enjoyed spending time outdoors, tending to her garden, and canning. Her legacy is one of love, laughter, and devotion to her family and faith. Pat will be deeply missed by all who knew her, but her memory will live on through the countless lives she touched.

Survivors include five daughters- Melody Taylor of Tennessee, Patricia "Trish" (Jim) Povidinski of West Frankfort, Wilma Earline "Eanie" Flener of Pinckneyville, Barbara "Barbi" (Dan) Curry of Cutler, and Charlotte Russell of Cutler; nine grandchildren- Trina (Jeremy) Strong, Valerie Flener, L. Earl (Ashley) Flener, Daniel (Cassandra) Curry, Sara Povidinski, Jamie (David) Heibner, Ceonda (Jared) Hartwell, Seth Povidinski, Victoria "Tori" (Jacob) Othman; twenty-three great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandsons; sister- Beverly Phillips of Du Quoin; sister-in-law- Ruth (Elroy) Huggins of Pinckneyville; several nieces and nephews; and her beloved dog "son"- Charlie.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, son-in-law- Roger Flener, granddaughter- Tiara Nicole "Nikki" Russell, grandson- Charles "Taylor" Russell, brother- James "Jim" Cunningham, sister- Alice Smith, sister-in-laws- Helen Huggins and Frances Taylor; and brother-in-law- Louis Earl Taylor.

Family and friends may call from 11:00am-1:00pm on Sunday, August 24, 2025 at the First Pentecostal Church, 308 South 1st Street, Pinckneyville, IL 62274.

Funeral services will follow at 1:00 pm on Sunday, August 24, 2025 at the First Pentecostal Church in Pinckneyville with Rev. Jonathan M. Harris, Jr. and Reverend J. Mark Harris, Sr. officiating.

Interment will follow at Mueller Hill Cemetery in Pinckneyville, where she will be laid to rest next to her beloved husband.

Memorials may be made to the First Pentecostal Church of Pinckneyville.

Maxton-Rosado Funeral Home in Du Quoin is honored to serve the family. To leave an online condolence, please visit www.maxtonrosado.com or call 618-542-2020 for more information.

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