Eleanor (McCormick) Taylor

     Eleanor Taylor, 94, of Elimsport passed away on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 surrounded by family.

     Born November 23, 1929 in Elimsport she was a daughter of the late William and Lois (Dunn) McCormick.

     She was 1947 graduate of Montgomery High School. On December 24, 1950 she wed the love of her life, Richard H. “Dick” Taylor and together they shared 68 years of blissful marriage before his passing on July 7, 2019.

     She worked as a cashier at First Citizen National Bank in Montgomery for 12 years. Eleanor's life was deeply rooted in her faith as a lifelong member of Elimsport United Methodist Church. Her dedication to her church family was evident in the many positions she held, including treasurer, Sunday School teacher and being a member of the Christian Crusaders Class. She was a Lifetime member of Order of the Eastern Star in Watsontown.

     Eleanor was as a passionate PSU Fan. She had a large heart and spent her whole life sharing her compassion helping the underprivileged.

     Eleanor had a love for the written word. She treasured the art of letter writing and often sent cards to her loved ones, brightening their days with her thoughtful messages. Her letters were a reflection of her kind and caring spirit, filled with words of encouragement, love, and faith.

     Surviving are two children, Douglas H. Taylor (Shannon), of Oxford, Michigan and Pamela K. Miller(Danny), of Jersey Shore;  two daughters-in-law, Cynthia and Ruth Taylor; six grandchildren, Jennifer Springman (Eric), of Allenwood, Jason Miller (Gini), of Groton, MA, Andrew Taylor (Melissa), of Collegeville, Wendy Bradbury (Tim), of East Norriton, Lucas Taylor (Ashley), of Williamsport, and Jill Kampmeyer (Mitch), of Allison Park; and 13 great-grandchildren, Ace, Riley, Reece, Jackson, Sam, Charles, Bennett, Ellie, Brooks, Max, Megan, Beza, and Toben; a brother, Keith McCormick of Elimsport; sisters-in-law, Judy McCormick, Romaine Taylor, ; and many nieces and nephews.

     In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a son, Richard W. Taylor; siblings, Jeanette and Robert Lynch, Norma and Paul Gresh, and William McCormick; a brother-in-law, David Taylor; and a sister-in-law, Leona McCormick.

    A Memorial service to honor the life of Eleanor will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, December 3 at the Elimsport United Methodist Church, 16145 S. Hwy 44, Allenwood, PA 17810. The family will not be greeting friends prior to the service and ask that those attending join them for meal and time of fellowship following the service.

     In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in Eleanor’s name to the Elimsport United Methodist Church.

     Online condolences may be made on Eleanor’s memorial page at www.SandersMortuary.com

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