Judy Taylor

Judy Taylor, 70, passed away on August 17, 2025, in Sun City, AZ, after a two-year battle with cancer.

Judy was born on December 9, 1954, in Cedar Rapids, IA, to Robert and Veronica Krob.

Judy graduated from the University of Northern Iowa with a degree in Early Child Education. She earned a Masters degree from Arizona State University and taught Kindergarten in Wickenburg for 34 years. She continued to substitute teach in Aguila, Wickenburg Christian Academy, and Wickenburg public schools.

Judy married Edward Taylor, also a teacher, in 1981. The couple has a son, Merrick Taylor, who is now living with his family in Texas.

Judy is best known for teaching Kindergarten, music, Christian fellowship, traveling, camping, leading music on Christian retreats, and mission support in the Czech Republic, Mexico and the Philippines. She loved teaching Bible stories and playing games with the children.

Judy is survived by her husband, Edward Taylor of Wickenburg, Judy's sister, Mary Jeanne Krob of Pittsburgh, son and daughter -in-law, Merrick and Brianne Taylor of Waxahachie Texas, and their 3 children whom she adored dearly. Judy is preceded in death by her parents Robert and Veronica Krob of Ely Iowa.

Memorial service will be held at First Presbyterian Church of Wickenburg, September 13th, 2025, at 10:00 am. Reception will follow. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations may be made in Judy's name, to K9 Konnection animal shelter of Wickenburg, AZ.