Pearl Taylor, age 86, of Sidney, passed away on Friday, April 15, 2022, at Fairhaven Nursing Home in Sidney.  She was born on October 20, 1935, in Harlan, KY, to the late James and Lissie (Dunaway) Bray.  On August 7, 1954, she married Lee Taylor and he preceded her in death on July 10, 2011.

Pearl is survived by her three children: Elsie (Jon) Freistuhler of Sidney, Wanda (David) Bensman of Maplewood and Jim Taylor of Sidney; twin brother: Earl Bray of Lafollette, TN; sister: Jean (Chris) Talbert of DeKalb, IL; eleven grandchildren; twenty two great grandchildren; and one great great grandchild.  In addition to her parents and her husband, she was preceded in death by one son: Randy Taylor; five brothers: James Bray, Epps Bray, Lewis Bray, Paul Bray and Ted Bray; and two sisters: Nell Lowe and Edna Davis.

Pearl was a member of Full Gospel Church in Sidney.  She enjoyed gardening and had a green thumb for growing flowers, especially roses.  Her greatest Joy was spending time with her grandchildren.  Pearl was a loving and caring mother.

Funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, April 20, 2022, at Adams Funeral Home, 1401 Fair Road, Sidney, OH, with Pastor Jeff Hill and Pastor Doug Thobe officiating.  Burial will follow in Shelby Memory Garden, Sidney.  The family will receive friends from 9:30 – 11:00 AM on Wednesday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Wilson Hospice, 1081 Fairington Road, Sidney, OH 45365.  Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.theadamsfuneralhome.com.