Nancy A. Taylor, 82, of Rayland, Ohio (formerly of 90 Mexico Heights Road in Mifflintown, PA) died Sunday May 23, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loved ones.
She was born June 17, 1938 a daughter of the late Jonathan and Helen (Leonard) Wert Sr. in Port Royal, PA.
Nancy was of the United Methodist faith and served with her pastor husband at churches in Palmyra and Woodland TN, Robertsdale, New Paris, Saxton and Philipsburg, PA and at various U.S. Army installations.
She was a 1956 graduate of Tuscarora Valley High School in Port Royal, PA.
Nancy involved her life in many craft activities and volunteering in community, church and military woman's associations. For many years she taught an adult literacy program at her local library.
Nancy was preceded in death by her parents, a son James Taylor II, her sister Shirley Paige, and her brothers Donald and David Wert.
She is survived by her husband James Taylor, her children, Cynthia Mann of Adena and Gregory (Vicki) Taylor of Spring Hills, Florida. In addition she is survived by her brothers, Jonathan (Wendy) Wert, James Wert, and Charles Wert all of Port Royal, PA, 7 grandchildren, Brian Taylor, Christopher Taylor, Kelsey Slade, Morgan Slade, Abigail Mann, Joanna Mann and Rebecca Taylor; along with 8 great-grandchildren.
Memorial Services to be held June 19, 2021 at the Piney Fork Presbyterian Church, Piney Fork, Ohio and August 21, 2021 in Juniata County, PA. Arrangements by the Care Funeral & Cremation Specialists 204 W. Main St. St. Clairsville, Ohio 43950.
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Contributed by rkohler3 on 9/25/18 - Image Year: 1956
Photo of Nancy from her 1956 Tuscarora Valley high School Yearbook
Contributed by rkohler3 on 9/25/18 - Image Year: 1956
TVHS CLASS OF 1956: Front Row (l-r) Nancy Wert, Mildred Brackbill; 2nd Row: Nellie Landis, Patsy Kipp, Bill Gilliland, Mrs. McCahan (teacher), Louise Bergstresser; Joan Searer; 3rd Row: Larry Turbett, Joyce Book, Glen Moyer; 4th Row: David McCahan, Linda Kohler, Evelyn Eaton, Roma Fisher, Top Row: Bob Yohn, Bill Hubler, Bob Crimmel, Jerry Zettle, Ron Bargo, Leon Kepner, Max Wharton, Abe Harbst
Contributed by rkohler3 on 9/26/18 - Image Year: 1956
GRADUATION PICTURE FOR THE TVHS CLASS OF 1956 - Front Row: (L-R) Patsy Kipp, William Gilliland, Evelyn Eaton, Larry Turbett, Joan Searer, Leon Kepner, Louise Bergstresser, Glen Moyer, Mildren Brackbill. Middle Row: Robert Yohn, Roma Fisher, Abe Harbst, Joyce Book, David McCahan, Linda Kohler, William Hubler, Nellie Landis, Jerry Zettle, Nancy Wert. Back Row: Max Wharton, Ronald Bargo, Robert Crimmel.
Contributed by rkohler3 on 7/27/23 - Image Year: 1956
TVHS 1956 BAND HORN GROUP - (Top Row l-r) Joyce Book, David McCahan, Nancy Wert; (Front Row l-r) Wayne Taylor, Betty Wharton and Amelia Hartman. (Photo submitted by Wayne Taylor)
