Ann R. Taylor, Age 86, Resident of Madison, Ohio, passed away Saturday, August 15, 2009 Geneva Village Retirement Community in Geneva.

Born December 27, 1922 in Cleveland to Grace (Osborne) & William Richardson she married John B. Taylor in November of 1943 in Buffalo, New York.

Ann started in real estate in the early 1950?s as a rental agent. She moved on to become a top producing sales agent with both Hilltop in Lyndhurst and Smythe Cramer in Mentor. After retiring, she worked at Dillard?s in house wares before moving to Madison with her daughter. She was a gypsy at heart and loved to travel at the drop of a hat and would never pass up a picnic.

Her love of theater began as a curtain puller at the Cleveland Play House and she delighted in summer stock at Rabbit Run Theater. Combined with her love of music and art, she brought a richness into the lives of her friends and family. She also was active in the Wildwood & Leroy Garden Clubs for many years. Her family would like to thank the staff at Geneva Village for the loving care she received.

She is survived by Daughter, Diane Taylor of Madison; Sons, William (Chris) Taylor of Sagamore Hills, OH, J.B. (Renee) ?Barry? Taylor of, Alanta, GA; 8 Grandchildren; 14 Great Grandchildren; 4 Great Great Grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by Husband: John B. Taylor and her parents

Private family services will be observed.

In her memory, feel free to contribute to any cultural organization in your community or enjoy a fine day with a picnic.

Arrangements are being handled by The Behm Family Funeral Homes & Crematory, 26 River Street, Madison, OHIO 44057.