Graveside services scheduled for Friday, June 13, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. at Evergreen Cemetery, 1401 Woodland Avenue, Columbus, OH 43219

Joann Taylor, age 83 passed away peacefully in her sleep at home on June 1, 2025. She was born in Virginia on October 9, 1941, to Veata Tucker.

Joann was employed as a food service worker at Grant Hospital, and retired from Columbus Public Schools after 38 years as a food service worker.

Joann is preceded in death by mother, Veata Tucker, husband James Taylor Sr., and son Anthony Taylor.

She is survived by sons James (Janis) Jr., Juan (Michele), and Andre Taylor; grandchildren James lll and Markesha “Nikki” Taylor, Jackie Edwards, Antwon “Tico” Taylor, Victoria Winn, Jermaine Taylor, Jennifer Fears, and Andre Taylor Jr.; and a host of great grandchildren; and her good friend Gwen.