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December 21, 2021
Wakefield
Where we met John, Cathy and dick
They were some fun times. Where we had ducks in the tub, a baby racoon and my first concussion. Boys playing on top of fridge and flying(getting dropped out of a bedroom window.
I beleive it was also when chicken nuggets first came out. That Mcdonalds is know an apartment/cond unit

There are so many more stories of love fun and family time  
Really need to keep putting them here

May 22, 2017

Hi Mom

So many fun happy things, and some crazy all going on
Wish you were here for it all.  As you see this family just keeps growing
each time we are all together you are thought of and all wish you were here celebrating and enjoying with us

Two more days til your birtday, we will be at our usual spot sending you love, wishes and balloons for your to celebrate. Hope you are with Aunti Nina and Uncle Durwoon Aunti Joannie and Uncle jim

Don is ok, back not so good.  He moved to Indiana, we are all happy and sad for him at the same time.  Happy he is with his family yet sad not at Ricks.  Dont you worry, we will never loose touch with him, we love him too much


Love and miss you always mom -         

   

November 28, 2016

A Christmas photo of you that Kim has created for us all
  Love and miss you Mom  

Labor day

September 6, 2016

It was just labor day weekend, no Jerry Lewis, we all talked about it, and how we got to watch all night, provided we stayed awake.  remember the time we drove in and for the life of us we could not find the place.  You tried that is all that matters

You are not here, there is no more teleathon, i truly dont like change, yet love the memories I hold dear to my heart an in my head.   

Sunday - Flea Markets

April 24, 2015

Just at work, thinking of all those Sundays we would go to the Flea Market in Reading.  We didnt only go to see all the fun things people had you had friends there too.  Not many Flea Markets around anymore.  Roseanne found one in Maine at Old Orchard Beach.  Going to take a ride up some day.  It wont be the same without  you, yet I know you will be with me in spirit

Funeral Home Notes

December 17, 2014

Anna M. Taylor of Manning, SC passed away in her home surrounded by her loved ones on December 21, 2013 after a long battle with Pulmonary Fibrosis.
She is survived by her husband Don Taylor of Manning, daughters- Barbara Crocker, Cheri (Crocker) Iantosca and her husband Bob, Sue (Crocker) Snook and her husband Scott,  Kim (Crocker) McMahon and her husband Tim, Sons- Rick Crocker and his wife Kristie and John Crocker and his wife Jess.  Anna is also survived by her mother, Mary (Howley) Gear. She was blessed with 22 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.
Anna was born in Everett, MA and later raised in W. Peabody, MA. During her early years she did modeling for boat shows! She wanted a family as much as she enjoyed her modeling so she chose to put that behind her, marry and have 6 children. She was an avid animal lover, and in the 80's owned Penney's Peek-a-poos. In the late 80's she settled down south with her children where she met her husband Don of 27 years.
The last 20 years she spent with her husband Don in South Carolina where they shared their life and love for animals. Anna was kind, loving, caring and generous. She taught her children that with very little you can have a lot.
She is loved and missed by so many and will never be forgotten.
A Memorial mass will be held in her honor on Saturday January 11th, 2014, 11am @ Grace Episcopal Church, 11 Norwood Street, Everett, MA.
Donations may be made to gofundme.com/61lj9w  in loving Memory of Anna M. Taylor.
Stephens Funeral Home & Crematory, 304 N. Church St., Manning, is in charge of arrangements, (803) 435-2179. www.stephensfuneralhome.org

 CONDOLENCES  

            Love you so much Mom.. I miss you more than I can express. The tears jeep coming the heart still aches you are the best Mother anyone could ever dream of

            From: Kim McMahon          

   

            Somedays, the short few it has been seem surreal.  They say only time heals, and time is what we need. To me it will be the rest of my life. You gave so much for so very long to everyone you ever knew. Always a smile on your face.  Our summer days were filled with Revere Beach and a cooler full for the day.  Nearly 4 or 5 days a week. You took pride in you life and your children and then blessed with great grandchildren.  Who knew at 68 you would have great grandchildren.  We made five generations yet again.  A model before getting married and having your children, something we knew you loved, yet you wanted a family even more.  So there we were 6 children with lots of life keeping you on your toes.  You taught us to be the best we can and with little you sure can have alot.  As time went on and we grew your love for animals grew even more.  We had each grown to love animals just as much! Cats, dogs, racoon, fish, birds, and the little ducklings that time in Wakefield.  Then you got even luckier finding Don in Florida the two of you settled in SC with your horses and continued love of animals eventually bring Mandy into your life.  Mom you were suppose to stay until it was her time.  But you got this dreaded Pulomary Fibrosis.  It was okay for a while then it came full force and started to kick your butt.  You fought back everyday.  It was only a week ago you said " I am tired, my time is coming".  Didt think it possible, they had told us three times already it was your time, maybe this time was not the time, maybe just a few more days or months.  But you knew. You called each of us, grandma too.  So today we just all remember how much we love you and how much you loved us.   And truly hope that better place that everyone talks about is where you are. It is what you deserve. You are in my heart for every and always Love you Mom

            From: Cheri          

   

            Mom I can't believe you left us a week ago today. Its OK they have it listed as Sunday' we all know when those Angels of yours came and you went with them. The pain is unbearable' the tears come often. Mom I have always loved you and appreciated all of the sacrifices you always made for us kids. You are the best mom a kid could ask for, you taught us so much that has always stuck with us. I hope that you are OK and at peace where ever you are. We will look out for each other, help each other always. I will always miss everything about you Mom. Please watch over us all, I know I will see you again someday. Love and Miss you Forever.

            From: Susan Ray          

   

            i miss you so much my "sister"! yes i am doing what you wanted. Anna you were a very blessed woman with having Don as your husband and all of your kids who love you so much! i think Anna that you are bringing us all together for something big. i love you!

            From: jodi          

   

            To the Family of Anna, please accept my sincere condolences. I knew Anna for many years while she lived in Stoneham, and I called her once a month after she moved away.  I was shocked to learn of her passing this morning when Don told me. I want her children to know that you were the most important people in your Mothers life and she loved you all very dearly. To Don, you were the love of Annas life and you've made her very happy. Thought it appropriate that I tell you what I know. I will miss my many conversations with her and feel a personal loss of a dear friend. God Bless, you are all in my prayers.

            From: Leah Platt          

   

            Anna, you and Don brought such joy and happiness to me and Ron, and others that you will always have a very special place in my heart. You stood your ground on so many things and always, always said you were going to live until 102. But you will live forever in our hearts and minds and this is my tribute to you, as the gutsiest, most wonderful person I have ever known. Bless you Anna, may your body rest in peace but your spirit live forever. We love you and will miss you.

            From: Julie Staup          

   

            Hi Mom, I still can't believe you are not here with us.  They say that time heals - well, we don't believe that. There's not a day that goes by that we don't think of you, speak of you or look at pictures of you.  There are times I pick up the phone to call you just to see how you are, say hi or share something - and your not there. Its been so hard Mom. We're doing our best and taking care of Don for you, we're watching out for him.  We know that your watching over him as well as us.  We miss you so much Mom!! I love you!!

            From: Barbie

December 14, 2014

I was walking home from school, on a cold winter day Took a shortcut through the woods, and I lost my way It was getting late, and I was scared and alone But then a kind old man, took my hand, and led me home Mama couldn't see him, oh but he was standing there And I knew in my heart, he was the answer to my prayers
Oh I believe there are, angels among us Sent down to us, from somewhere up above They come to you and me, in our darkest hours To show us how to live, to teach us how to give To guide us with the light of love
When life held troubled times, and had me down on my knees There's always been someone, to come along, and comfort me A kind word from a stranger, to lend a helping hand A phone call from a friend, just to say, I understand But ain't it kind of funny, at the dark end of the road That someone lights the way, with just a single ray of hope
Oh I believe there are, angels among us Sent down to us, from somewhere up above They come to you and me, in our darkest hours To show us how to live, to teach us how to give To guide us with the light of love
They wear so many faces, show up in the strangest places To grace us with their mercy, in our time of need
Oh I believe there are, angels among us Sent down to us, from somewhere up above They come to you and me, in our darkest hours To show us how to live, to teach us how to give To guide us with the light of love To guide us with a light of love 

 

December 8, 2014

Hi Mom.  Well, its not too far from now and that dreaded day is approaching - a year since you went to heaven. It has been by far one of the most difficult years.  I remember so clearly one of our last conversations - god how I wish we could go back in time - how we could change things.  You'd be so proud at how the 6 of us have pulled together and are there for each other every day.  Theres not a day that goes by that I/we don't think of you, speak of you, share stories of our family.  What you did for us growing up Mom and what you taught us - its endless.  You taught us that things are just materialistic - that you can make the smallest, simplest thing into anything we want!! You taught us how money doesn't mean everything, how to be frugal, how to survive, how to be self sufficient and independent.  One of the hardest things is not having you there to talk to.  I've wanted to pick up the phone so many times to tell you something, ask you, run by you - and I can't because your not there.  It hurts Mom, alot. I/we miss you so much, especially Don!! The two of you were inseparable. He is so lost without you, and of course so is Mandy!!  We all know how much you loved Christmas, and as hard as it is going to be this year - we are pulling it together as best as we can to celebrate in memory of you.  Its going to be a hard one. Theres just one wish I have - for all of us to have a sign from you.  Your our Angel in Heaven!!  Mom, I miss you and love you so much!!!!!! 

The coming Holidays

October 30, 2014

Where do I begin cause I know our family story will never end, I'm so Sad tonight Mom I keep thinking about the Hoildays coming nd I almost can't bate the thought of them I get a nervous like heart dropping feeling.. I get this way Mom because you always made our Holidays so special when we were growing up, you went without just for us 6 kids.. And though as adults we weren't able to spend many Holidays together We always knew you were there for that phone call ti say A huge Thank You Happy ThanksGiving, Merry Christmas and this yr for the first time ever in 44 yrs I /we don't have you to say that to,So please Mom listen to my/our prayers hear us speak your name and somehow send me / us kids And Don a sighn, We need you Mom, you were the glue that made us stick together , The Rock that kept us sold and strong and the heart of ea of us to love the way we do. I LOVE YOU MOM SND MISD YOU MORE THAN ANYTHING IT HURTS SO BAD. .

Revere Beach

May 19, 2014

Mom your birthday is just a few short days away, still hard to beleive that it will be 4 months since you have been gone.  To honor you on your birthday we are heading to the place we all spent the most time with you as children.  Yes we are going to revere beach, so many summer days were filled with you packing up the cooler and car and off we went from sun up to sun down.  

Be ready to receive all your birthday wishes being sent to you

  


Saturday Nights

May 2, 2014

Remembering all those Saturday nights, we went to Andrea's pizza, picked up a large cheese, or maybe it was two.  You would make your own dip for our chips which today we make it at most family functions.  We sat and watched Love Boat and Fantasy Island, then it was off to bed.  Well for some of us anyway.  Barbie was your night owl, she always stayed up late and watched Saturday Night live with you.  I think back at all those simple times, yet those are the childhood memories we have kept close to us.  







April 30, 2014
Grandma Let me start of by saying you were one strong amazing women that I can always look up to. Ohh do i miss you oh soo much, miss hearing your voice on the days you & mom would talk on the phone. The summers that we did come down & visit you & grandpa Don are the monents ill never forget. Just being next to you made me feel so warm and loved inside that i could spend that time with yall & i hated to say goodbye because i enjoyed being with you if it was up to me i would of spend everyday or so visiting you! My very special memiories i have with you is doing your hair & painting your nails i miss you more & more each day, the days that are harder are the days im at work & all of a sudden a song comes on (through the years) & right there i know your watching over me & are with me everywhere i go! I LOVE YOU SOO MUCH GRANDMA. Keep flying over me & your other grandkids/ great grandkids,we are all so happy & blessed to call you our grandmother. You will always be in my heart always & forever! Love you beautiful ~Kayla
April 30, 2014

Somedays, the short few it has been seem surreal.  They say only time heals, and time is what we need. To me it will be the rest of my life. You gave so much for so very long to everyone you ever knew. Always a smile on your face.  Our summer days were filled with Revere Beach and a cooler full for the day,  Nearly 4 or 5 days a week. You took pride in your life and your children and then blessed with great grandchildren.  Who knew at 68 you would have great grandchildren.  We made five generations yet again.  A model before getting married and having your children, something we knew you loved, yet you wanted a family even more.  So there we were 6 children with lots of life keeping you on your toes.  You taught us to be the best we can and with little you sure can have alot.  As time went on and we grew your love for animals grew even more.  We had each grown to love animals just as much! Cats, dogs, racoon, fish, birds, and the little ducklings that time in Wakefield.  Then you got even luckier finding Don in Florida the two of you settled in SC with your horses and continued love of animals eventually bring Mandy into your life.  Mom you were suppose to stay until it was her time.  But you got this dreaded Pulomary Fibrosis.  It was okay for a while then it came full force and started to kick your butt.  You fought back everyday.  It was only a week ago you said " I am tired, my time is coming".  Didn't think it possible, they had told us three times already it was your time, maybe this time was not the time, maybe just a few more days or months.  But you knew. You called each of us, grandma too.  So today we just all remember how much we love you and how much you loved us.   And truly hope that better place that everyone talks about is where you are. It is what you deserve. You are in my heart for every and always Love you Mom

            From: Cheri

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