JUDY ANNE TAYLOR

Judy Anne Kirby Taylor

Judy Anne Kirby Taylor, 58, of Roanoke County, Virginia passed away peacefully at home on August 8, 2021, surrounded by her loving family.

She was predeceased by her father, Raymond Kirby; a brother, Gary Kirby; and a brother-in-law, Daniel Taylor.

She is survived by her beloved husband of nearly 40 years, Dr. Mark Taylor of Roanoke County; a daughter, Kelsey Taylor Sloan and husband Jared Sloan of Wise County, VA; a son, Nicholas Taylor and wife Bridget Blakely Taylor of Charlottesville; and the joys of her heart, granddaughter Anne Peyton Sloan and grandson, Jack Emmerson Sloan, both of Wise County.

She is also survived by her loving mother, Margaret Kirby Ratcliff, of Salem; a sister, Cindy Kirby Rider of Roanoke County; and a brother Raymond Kirby and his wife Cindy Mitchell Kirby of Roanoke County. Also surviving are her in-laws, Richard and Jane Taylor of Fincastle, as well as aunts, cousins, nieces, nephews, and a great-niece as well as many extended family members.

She was a faithful member of West Salem Baptist Church where she worshipped her savior Jesus, served others, and attended Sunday School as well as Women’s Bible Study.

The family received friends from 10 a.m. until noon on Saturday, August 14 at the West Salem Baptist Church, 500 Turner Road, Salem, VA 24153, where a funeral service to celebrate her life began promptly at 12 p.m., her loving Pastor Nick Shaffer and his wife Gretchen whom she loved as well, officiated at her service.

Special thanks to Blue Ridge Cancer Center, Good Samaritan Hospice, and all her many health care providers at Carilion Clinic and elsewhere.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to your favorite charity in memory of Judy.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.johnmoakey.com.

John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home and Crematory

305 Roanoke Blvd - Salem, VA