Jean G. Taylor, 87, of Locust Grove, passed away April 3, 2022.

Jean was born in Forest Park, Georgia on October 28, 1934, to the late John Earl and Elizabeth (Collins) Grubbs. She grew up alongside her three sisters and attended Forest Park High School. Jean married Emory Taylor, Sr., in 1950 and they moved to Riverdale, where they lived for more than fifty years. The two were happily married for 65 years until Emory’s passing.

Jean worked as a school bus driver for 31 years for Clayton County and then in the lunchroom for several years until her retirement in 2003 from Lamar County Schools. She was also a long-time member of Bethel Baptist church in Jonesboro where she enjoyed singing in the choir. In her free time, she loved crafting and cooking, and was well known for her hushpuppies, coleslaw, and squash casserole.

Jean was very vocal about politics and enjoyed sharing her opinions. She spent her last years reading, enjoying time with her family, and loving on her grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, Jean was preceded in death by her sister and brothers-in-law: Nancy and Henry Tenney and Bill Kemp. She is survived by her children: Richard Taylor, Jr. (Gwynn) of Gainesville, John Taylor (Cheri) of Marianna, Fl., and Leah Shoemaker of Locust Grove; sisters:  Sharon Kemp and Charlotte Townsend (Ronnie); 5 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.

The Taylor family is being assisted by Georgia Cremation, 1086 Hwy 54 W, Fayetteville. Messages of condolence may be left at www.GeorgiaCremation.com.