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