Rhoda "Joann" Taylor (Brooks), 83, of Union passed away Saturday, September 7, 2019 in Sullivan.

Mrs. Taylor, daughter of Ennis Brooks and wife Grace (Phelps) was born June 2, 1936 in Corning, Arkansas.

On June 27, 1959 she was united in marriage to George Taylor in St. Louis.

She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Union and worked as a Preschool Teacher there for 20 plus years.

As an avid bowler with the Misfits she participated in the local leagues as well as many out-of-state tournaments. Whether it was working in yard or going camping she loved the outdoors. Most of all she enjoyed spending time with her family.

Mrs. Taylor was preceded in death by her parents, Ennis and Grace Brooks; her husband, George Taylor; siblings, Eugene Brooks, Viola Woodcock, Evelyn Brown, Raymond Brooks, Mary Lou Farinella and Bessie Ray and other siblings.

She is survived by one son, Gregory Taylor and wife Anita Stephens of Union; one daughter, Constance Kluba and husband Dale of Washington; one brother, E.J. Brooks and wife Gwen of Corning, AR; one sister, Linda McCaig of Bowling Green, Kentucky; six grandchildren, Amber Difatta and husband Joseph Sr., Anthony Taylor and wife Lydia, Jimmy Taylor, Kati Miller and husband Joe, Sheena Hawkins and husband Ricky and Shannah Peterson and husband Richard; eight great-grandchildren, Joseph Difatta Jr., Skyla Difatta, Sophia Difatta, Brett Hawkins, Annah Hawkins, Haddie Hawkins, Isabelle Peterson and Rylee Peterson; nieces; nephews; other relatives and many friends.

Memorial donations to First Baptist Church of Union.