Shirley Taylor, daughter of the late William Lemuel Medlin and Glorvinna ‘Jo’ Thornburgh Medlin was born on December 16, 1928 in Lake City, Arkansas and died on February 2, 2012 at her residence in Dexter at the age of 83.

Mrs. Taylor was a local artist, painting primarily in oil and watercolor, and exhibiting her work at art shows and galleries in Missouri, Arkansas and Kentucky during the 1960’s  and 70’s.  She also gave private painting lessons to local students for three years during that time.  After her graduation from Dexter High School, she worked for three years at the Indiana State Farm Bureau.

On October 9, 1949 she was united in marriage to James “Jim” Mack Taylor at Hornersville, Missouri.  Mr. Taylor preceded her in death on April 29, 1979.

She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Steve and wife Mary Ann Taylor of Dexter; by one daughter, Kyra Taylor of Dexter and by one grandson, Mack Taylor of Dexter.

Besides her husband and parents she was preceded in death by one brother, James Lee Medlin.

A grave-side service will be conducted at 2 p.m., Saturday, February 4, 2012, in the Dexter cemetery.  Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.