Ms. Taylor was born Beth E. Gardner on Dec. 27, 1930, in Abilene. She was a physical therapist.

She was a member of Church of the Cross United Methodist.

Survivors include two aunts, Marian Adrian of Salina and Elva Bair of Glen Carbon, Ill.; and five cousins, Paula Wright of Salina, Peter Adrian of Sulphur Springs, Texas, Bob Adrian of Atchison, Judy Maxson of Gillespie, Ill., and Patricia Lutley of Edwardsville, Ill.

A private inurnment will be at a later date.

Memorials may be made to Church of the Cross United Methodist.

There will be no visitation.

Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. Eighth, Salina 67401, is handling arrangements.