Janice Marlene (Quinlan) Taylor, 78, of Noblesville, Indiana, formerly of Connersville, passed away peacefully September 12, 2021 at her home, surrounded by loved ones. Janice was a born again Christian who knew Jesus as her Lord and Savior.
Janice was born on January 7, 1943 in Brookville, Indiana to Charles and Lois (Roberts) Quinlan and was the elder of two children. She was a 1961 graduate of Connersville High School where she played clarinet in the orchestra and was voted most talkative in her class.
She graduated from the Indianapolis Beauty School and was a hairdresser in the Indianapolis area for 3 years. Later, Janice worked as a florist at several local flower shops. This included Clark’s Flower shop, which was owned by her father Charles for many years.
On October 15, 1965, she was married in Richmond, Indiana to Michael Oran Taylor, who survives.
Janice enjoyed traveling the U.S., especially the western states. She also loved being around people and never met a stranger.
Along with her family, Janice was a charter member of Connersville Baptist Temple where she faithfully served the church as a Sunday school teacher, worked in the nursery, and was a member of the church choir.
Janice later attended Everton Southern Baptist Church and more recently Venture Christian Church in Noblesville, Indiana.
Survivors include her husband of 55 years, Michael Taylor of Noblesville; two children, Susan (Larry) Stein and David (Jennifer) Taylor, both of Noblesville; two grandchildren, Lydia and Ellie Taylor, also of Noblesville; a brother, Keith (Gladys Roig) Quinlan of Miami, Florida; and many nieces and nephews living throughout the United States.
Janice is preceded in death by her parents.
Friends may visit from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Saturday, September 18, 2021 at Miller, Moster, Robbins Funeral Home. A funeral service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. the same day at the funeral home with Pastor Larry Buchanan officiating. Burial will be in Laurel North Cemetery.
Online condolences may be made anytime at millermosterrobbins.com.