Beverly Lynn Taylor

Beverly Lynn (Jennings) Taylor, lifelong resident of Masury, Ohio, passed into the loving arms of her husband, Kenneth, as she went home to Heaven on Monday, February 9, 2026, following a brief illness. She was 99 years young.

Beverly was born August 27, 1926, in Sharon, Pennsylvania, a daughter to Samuel A. and Gladys M. (Cowdery) Jennings.

She graduated from Brookfield High School in 1944 and furthered her education at the Alliance School of Nursing to become a Registered Nurse. Her career began at the Mercer County Crippled Children’s Home, then transitioned to a Plant Nurse at Jennings Manufacturing, and culminating in the surgical department at St. Joseph Hospital, Warren, Ohio. A vocation that she was very proud of.

Mrs. Taylor was a member of the former Masury United Methodist Church, and Juniper First Church, in Florida. Her other memberships included: Masury-Brookfield Woman’s Club, American Association of Surgical Nurses, and the Crazy 8’s Card Club, where she along with her lady friends came together for over 70 years.

In her spare time, she enjoyed making floral arrangements, decorating eggs at Alcraft Egg Artistry, sewing, and making jewelry. In addition, she was an avid reader.

Survivors include: her children, Timothy Taylor (Velina Jo), of Brookfield, Ohio, Pamela Taylor, of Portland, Oregon, and James Taylor, of Fairborn, Ohio; grandchildren, Julie Bromley (Trevor), Katelyn Wise (Mike), Elliot Taylor, & Trisha Taylor; great-grandchildren, Ty Masotto, Carly Taylor, Ethan Moore, Parker Moore, Cale Taylor, Ezra Wise, Malia Armstrong, & Yari Taylor; and sisters, June Gibson, of Massillon, Ohio, and Pam Grell, of Pulaski, Pennsylvania.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth P. Taylor, whom she married June 20, 1947, he passed September 15, 1997; and sisters, Shirley Peters & Audrey Jennings.

A time of gathering in her honor will be held on Saturday, February 14, 2026, from 11:00 – 1:00 PM, in the home of Briceland Funeral Service, LLC, located at 379 State Route 7, SE, Brookfield, Ohio 44403. She will be laid to rest next to her husband in Maple Grove Cemetery, Hubbard, Ohio.

As suggested by her family, memorial contributions can be made payable to the Countryside at the Elmwood Assisted Living, 871 Elmwood Drive, Hubbard, Ohio 44425.

Expressions of sympathy may be left for her family at: www.bricelandfuneralservice.com

Coordination of this tribute for Mrs. Taylor was presented by Daniel Briceland, Owner & Director. (330-509-3135).