Maddi Taylor

Aug 21st, 1997 - Jun 26th, 2014
6 Guests

Visitation:

Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home

Wed, Jul. 2nd, 2014 5:00 PM ~ 7:00 PM

Service:

Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home

Wed, Jul. 2nd, 2014 7:00 PM

Carterville- Madalyn Grace “Maddi” Taylor, age 16, of Carterville, passed away on Thursday, June 26, 2014 at her home.

Madalyn was born in Carbondale on August 21, 1997, the daughter of Amy Taylor and Parker Kane Newton. Maddi had just completed her sophomore year at CartervilleHigh School.

Survivors include her mother and step-father- Amy (Taylor) and Robert Terry of Carterville

Father and step-mother- Kane and Beth Newton of LeRoy

Brother- Nicolas Terry of Carterville

Sister- Samantha Terry of Murphysboro

Brother- Joshua Terry of Murphysboro

Sister- Jessica Newton of LeRoy

Step-Brother- Aaron Martell of LeRoy

Grandparents- Norman and Wanda Taylor of DeSoto

Grandparents- John and Lesley Diamond of Carterville

Grandfather- Clark and Janice Newton of Jonesboro

Grandmother- Sherry and Greg Lence of Anna

Aunt- Emily Taylor and Nathaniel Belmont of Tamms

Uncle- John and Melissa Brittingham of Red Bud

Uncle- Justin and Traci Taylor of DeSoto

Uncle- K.C. Newton of Carterville

Great Uncle- Lee Hosselton of ClayCity

A memorial service to celebrate Maddi’s life will be held at 7:00pm on Wednesday, July 2, 2014 at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin. A time of visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00pm on Wednesday at the funeral home.

For those who prefer, memorial donations may be made to St. Francis Care Animal Shelter; 6228 Country Club Road, Murphysboro, IL62966. Envelopes will also be available and accepted at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home; 201 S. 13th Street; Herrin, IL62948.

 




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6 Guestbook Messages

  • Guest: Madeline Durka

    From: Houston, Texas

    Date: June 28, 2014

    There are no words that can express my sadness for the sorrow you are are suffering now. I pray God will comfort you and bring you peace. Sending my love and prayers.

  • Guest: Shannon Weger

    From: Carbondale, Illinois

    Date: June 28, 2014

    My heart goes out to Maddi’s family and friends during this very difficult time. I knew Maddi as a student in my classroom. She had an eye for beauty and was a wonderful artist. We never have enough time with those we love and lose. May you find peace in the coming weeks and months.

  • Guest: Ron & Cheryl Best

    From: Sarasota, Florida

    Date: June 28, 2014

    Our deepest sympathy to you all.

  • Guest: Jennifer Sweet

    From: Vienna, Illinois

    Date: June 30, 2014

    I cannot put into words the sorrow I feel. Thank you for being such a kind friend to my daughter Casey, even after we moved from Carterville. She will be devastated by the news. I’m praying for your family and all those impacted. My heart goes out to all who are left to grieve.

  • Guest: Lita stout

    From: Carterville, Illinois

    Date: July 2, 2014

    Im a cook down at the intermediate school in carterville I’m so sorry for your loss I always enjoyed seeing her come through the lunch line I always was saying pull your hair back because she had such a beautiful face I will miss her greatly

  • Guest: Martha and Lewis Terveen

    From: Highland, Illinois

    Date: July 19, 2014

    Amy and Rob,
    We just found out about Maddi. We are so sorry for your lose. Please try and get a hold of me. She was a part of my life and we are devastated by her loss