Athalia Taylor-Benton, IL

Athalia Taylor, 92, of Benton, passed away Thursday morning November 6, 2026 at her home.

She was born in Benton, IL on April 18, 1934 the daughter of William Henry & Sarah Marinda (Welch) Moore.

She married Elmer James Taylor and he preceded her in death on November 10, 2000.

Mrs. Taylor was an avid member of the Temple Baptist Church in Mason City, Iowa and member of Resurrection Baptist Church in Benton. She was a volunteer at the Gwen Wynn Senior Center for many years. She was always a servant to others and loved her Pastors.

Mrs. Taylor is survived be her:

Son: Kenneth Taylor

Daughter: Marinda Hornsby & husband John

One who was close as a Son: Jim Degen

Daughter-in-law: Sandra Taylor

Grandchildren: Russell James Taylor, Amie Jo Marken & husband Andrew, Rachael Cox & husband Jake, Sarah Marinda Hornsby, Shaina Christine Hornsby, J. T. Hornsby, Jacob Ian Hornsby, William Ray Taylor & Michael James Taylor

Several Great-Grandchildren and a Great-Great-Granddaughter

Mrs. Taylor was preceded in death by her Parents, Husband, Son-Jimmy Taylor and 2 Sisters-Wanda & June.

Visitation will be from 4:30 P.M. to 6:30 P.M. on Tuesday November 11th at the Resurrection Baptist Church in Benton with a Worship Service beginning at 6:30 P.M. with Pastor Paul Keller officiating. A Graveside service will be held at 11:30 A.M. on Wednesday, November 12th at the Masonic & Odd Fellows Cemetery in Benton with burial to follow.

For more information or to send online condolences please visit www.mortonjohnstonfuneralhome.com