Veronica Lynn "Ronnie" Taylor Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Veronica L. “Ronnie” Taylor, age 59, of Marion, IL, passed away at 12:46 p.m. on Wednesday January 19, 2022, in Memorial Hospital of Carbondale, IL. She was born on Monday, June 18, 1962, in Monrovia, CA, the daughter of Terry Edward Crain and Elizabeth Ann (Tracey) Crain. Ronnie attended Marion schools and was a graduate of Marion High School Class of 1980. She continued her education by attending at John A. Logan College of Carterville, IL. Ronnie’s working career during her lifetime started at her family’s business, A&A Transmission of Marion, working with her father for several years. Later in life, Ronnie accepted a position as secretary at Rodgers Automotive of Marion, for about 14 years. She later began working for the Williamson County Sheriff’s Department as a Civil Processor and currently was still employed there. She was a member of the Protestant faith. Ronnie enjoyed cooking, sewing, going to yard sales, working on her automobiles and loved to do home improvements of all types. She was a fan of the St. Louis Cardinals Baseball all throughout her life. She loved to work in the yard, enjoy pool time on sunny days and spend time with her two grandchildren as often as she could. The many memories created will now be cherished by those she leaves behind. She is survived by her fiancé, Earl Odum, of Marion; daughter and son-in-law, Tia R. and Colton Dugger, of Marion; two grandchildren, Khloe and Kylie Dugger, of Marion; mother and step-father, Elizabeth and Vic Ritter, of Herrin, IL; brother, Mike Crain and wife, Kerry of Punta Gorda, FL; sister, Marla Reed and husband, George of Carterville, IL; as well as several other nieces, nephews, other extended family and many friends. She was preceded in death by her father, Terry Crain and sister, Terri Boner. Arrangements have been entrusted to Wilson-McReynolds Funeral Home, 900 North Court Street, Marion, IL. The visitation will be on Tuesday, January 25th from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. The funeral service will be on Wednesday, January 26, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Michael Dupriest presiding. Interment will follow in the Maplewood Cemetery of Marion, IL. The family requests for those who prefer, memorial contributions be given to “Williamson County Fraternal Order of Police”. Memorial contributions may be mailed in care of Wilson-McReynolds Funeral Home, 900 N. Court Street, Marion, IL, 62959. Memorial envelopes will be available at the funeral home. For additional information call the funeral home at 618-993-2131. Due to the executive order by the Governor of Illinois, for all those attending the visitation and funeral service inside, the wearing of a face mask and practice of social distancing is suggested.

Veronica Lynn "Ronnie" Taylor

June 18, 1962 - January 19, 2022