Karen J. (Addison) Taylor

Morriston

Karen J. (Zahradka) Taylor of Morriston, FL died Saturday (10/26) at Shands Hospital in Gainesville. Karen was born June 12, 1971 in Elmhurst, Illinois to Bob and Lavon Addison.

She was a FreeLance Copy Editor and was employed for many years at Olive Garden Restaurant in Ocala and most recently was employed by Winning Edge Tack Shop and Post Office in Ocala. Karen was graduated with honors from Franciscan University of Steubenville, Ohio in 1997 with a double major in English and Religion.

Surviving family includes her husband Everett (Rhett) Taylor Jr., Morriston, FL (affectionately known as “My Love”. Also surviving are children Zachary Zahradka (16), Rebecca Zahradka (14), Maria Zahradka (12), Teresa Zahradka (9), Gabriel Zahradka (7), and Caleb Zahradka (5), all of Morriston; Father and Mother Bob and Lavon Addison of Broken Arrow, OK.; Brother and Sister in Law Doug Addison and Amy Chamberlin of Austin, TX.

The quote from one of her favorite songs sums up her life: “Let there be songs to fill the air.”

A Memorial Funeral Service, celebrating the life of Karen Taylor, will be conducted on Thursday (10/31/2013) at 10:00 AM at the Roberts Funeral Home Chapel, 19939 East Pennsylvania Avenue, Dunnellon (352-489-2429) with Rev. Reggie Butler officiating.

Family and Friends will visit on Wednesday (10/30/2013) from 5:30 to 7:30 PM at the home of Everett Sr. and Dottie Taylor in Fellowship.

Funeral arrangements are under the care of the Roberts Funeral Home in Dunnellon.