Maedell Taylor

MaeDell was born on June 16, 1928 in Lefors to Ernest and Eula Kuykendall. She moved to Friona with her family, where she met Albert Clayton Taylor. They were married on July 7, 1942 in Clayton, NM. He preceded her in death on July 3, 1994. After their marriage, Clayton was drafted into the military and he and MaeDell moved to Florida where he was stationed. Upon his discharge, they returned to Friona and farmed in the community. They also farmed in the Dumas area and Kress before returning to Friona. She spent most of her life in Wolfforth, where she and Clayton owned and operated the Tigers Den Restaurant until her retirement after 10 years. MaeDell was a hard worker, working long hours by the side of her husband. She was known for her compassionate and giving personality by all of her friends, family and caregivers. She is survived by her 4 sons, Joe Taylor and spouse Jeff of Santa Fe, NM, Kirk Taylor and wife Diane of Petersburg, Brent Taylor and fiancé, Karen of Wolfforth and Trent Taylor and wife Jamie of White Deer; daughter, Tresa Miller and husband Ellis of Pampa; brother, J.H. Kuykendall of the Los Angeles, CA area; 2 sisters, Ermoline Sands and husband Wayne of Canyon Lake, CA and Gracie Ford and husband Al of Medford, OR; 11 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. MaeDell was preceded in death by parents; brother, Ernest Kuykendall; sister, Flo LaFontain and daughter, Sylvia Taylor.

Visitation Schedule

Cox Funeral Home 4180 Canyon Drive Amarillo, TX 79109 Tuesday, June 24, 2014 5:00-7:00 p.m.

Service Schedule

Graveside Service Friona Cemetery Friona, TX Wednesday, June 25, 2014 2:00 p.m.

Burial Schedule

Friona Friona , TX