Wilma Irene "Betty" Taylor nee Perkins, 86, of Arcola, died at 5:50 AM Tuesday, May 20, 2014 at Carle Hospital in Urbana.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday, May 24, 2014 at Shrader Funeral Home, 204 N. Locust Street, Arcola, with Rev. Vince Rohn officiating. Burial will follow in the Arcola Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4:00-7:00 PM Friday at the funeral home.

Betty was born December 10, 1927, near Tolono, the daughter of Ernest and Eloise Baker Perkins. She was 86 years, 5 months, and 10 days. She was united in marriage to Charles M. Taylor on December 17, 1943, and they celebrated 61 years of marriage; he preceded her in death on March 8, 2005. She and Charles farmed for over 50 years in rural Arcola.

Survivors include her children, Marsha (Chuck) Towle of Arcola; Buzz Taylor of Granbury, Texas; Gwen Taylor of Fishers, Indiana; 8 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; and 3 great- great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her son, Dennis; parents; great-great grandson, Thomas Kocher.

Betty attended Arcola and Tuscola schools. She was a member of the Arcola United Methodist Church, a former Galton Ladies' Club member, an avid card player, and excellent gardener. She began to play golf in later years and loved the sport. She was a former member of the Tri City and Kaskaskia Golf Clubs. Of all her many talents, cooking was her forte`, and her succulent pies and homemade noodles were unparalleled.

Her indomitable spirit will be greatly missed by all and shared with generations to come.

Memorials are suggested to the Arcola United Methodist Church or the American Heart Association.

Online condolences to the family may be sent to www.hilligossshraderfh.com.