Mary Jane Taylor

Mary Jane Taylor, of Jonesboro, gained her wings Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at the age of 79. She was born on November 8, 1942 to the late Henry and Ruby (Clark) Bushong in Trumann, AR.

Mary retired from General Electric after 17 years. She enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren.

Mary is survived by her husband of 45 years, Ralph Taylor; daughters, Debbie McLaughlin, Kathy Prine, Debbie Cousins (Doug), and Pam Goad (Danny); son, Johnathan Heath Taylor; sister, Molly S. Coffman Keating; brother, William Bushong; and a host of nieces, nephews, grandkids, and great-grandkids.

She is preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Mearle and Shirley; and brothers, Jimmy Wayne, Malcolm Dale, and Earl Bushong.

The family would like to give a special thank you to Home Instead and Total Life for caring for Mary, and Shannon Clover for taking care of Mary and her family when they needed it most.

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