Sandra Darlene Taylor

June 25, 1945 - June 3, 2022

Sandra Darlene Taylor, 76, of Petersburg, Illinois, passed away on Friday, June 3, 2022, at Springfield Memorial Hospital in Springfield, Illinois. She was born June 25, 1945, in Springfield, the daughter of James and Helen “Darline” (Tibbs) McClure. Sandra was a graduate of Harris High in Petersburg. She married Gerald Pope who preceded her in death in 1975. She later married Larry Taylor who preceded her in death in 1998. She worked for Joyce Meyer Ministries in Fenton, Missouri, from 1999 to 2015, and later for the gift shop at Lincoln’s New Salem State Park. She enjoyed playing cards, working in her yard and was a friend to everyone. She had a great faith in and love for God. Sandra is survived by six children, Nancy (Raleigh) Helmick of Burlington, Iowa, Pamela (Robert) Johnson of Temple, Texas, Delores “Dodi” (Rick) Blaylock of Katy, Texas, Jill (Buddy) McBride of Oquawka, Illinois, Theresa (Timothy) McVey of Little York, Illinois, and Chad Taylor of Frisco, Texas; twenty-one grandchildren and twenty-four great grandchildren; and her siblings, Russell (Judy) McClure, Wanda (Vern) McConnell, Linda (Stephen) Chestine, Charlie McClure and Ed (Janet) McClure. She was preceded in death by her parents and one grandchild. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 7, 2022, from 10 am to 12 pm at Hurley Funeral Home in Petersburg, Illinois. A service will follow beginning at 12 pm with Pastor Abraham Mogerman officiating. Burial will follow services at Salisbury Cemetery in Salisbury, Illinois. Memorial contributions may be made to the Atterberry Community Baptist Church, 20808 Atterberry St, Petersburg, Illinois 62675. Hurley Funeral Home in Petersburg is assisting Sandra’s family with arrangements. Please visit hurleyfh.com to see Sandra’s online obituary, share memories with her family and leave condolences.