Garla M. Taylor, age 91, of Warsaw, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, at 3:30 a.m. in Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw.
She was born on May 23, 1929, in Roann, to Ronald and Pauline Grimm Richard.
Garla lived most her life in the North Manchester area. In September of 1948, she was united in marriage to Herschel Taylor at Silver Creek Church of God, Silver Lake. During her life, she worked at General Tire in Wabash, then was a cook at the Laketon and North Manchester elementary schools. More than anything, she was a homemaker. She was a member of Silver Creek Church of God, Silver Lake, as well as the First Christian Church, North Manchester. She was a member of the North Manchester Moose Lodge Ladies Auxiliary and the American Legion Women’s Auxiliary, North Manchester.
She is survived by her son, Thomas Taylor, of Warsaw; daughters: Nancy (Ted) Heaton, of Warsaw; and Joyce (Dennis) Campbell, of Indianapolis; son, Trenton (Lisa) Taylor, of Fort Wayne; sister, Betty (Frank) Jones, of Warsaw; nine grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; one niece; and two nephews also survive.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Herschel; and her brother, Dale.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 21 from 4 to 8 p.m. in McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. A funeral will be held on Thursday, Oct. 22 at 1 p.m. in McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. Pastors J.P. Freeman and Brenda Fritz will officiate the service. Interment will be in Silver Creek Church of God Cemetery, Silver Lake.
Due to current COVID-19 recommendations, masks are required. The public is kindly requested to provide their own. Social distancing is strongly encouraged.
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Memorial contributions in honor of Garla may be made to K21 Health Foundation, Cancer Care Fund, P.O. Box 1810, Warsaw, IN 46581.
To sign the guestbook or send a condolence, go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com.
