Arlene Johnson Taylor, 69, of rural Chanute passed away at her home surrounded by her family on Monday, Oct. 21, 2024.
Arlene was born the youngest child of five on Oct. 25, 1954, in Chanute to Fred and Hazel (Ingle) Johnson. Arlene graduated from Altoona Midway High School in 1972, then attended Neosho County Community College, earning her associate’s degree in 1974.
On March 30, 1985, Arlene married Greg Taylor in Chanute. Arlene began her 39-year career at Ash Grove Cement Plant in 1977. While at Ash Grove, Arlene’s dedication and work shined. Arlene excelled at every job she performed, whether it was working in the control room or operating heavy equipment. In 2016, Arlene retired and focused on her family and loved ones. She loved to attend every sporting event or concert for her grandson and nieces and nephews. Arlene loved to knit and crochet, travel, cook and play cards, especially 13-point pitch.
Besides her love for her family, she loved her St. Louis Cardinals. Through the years, her and the family made countless trips to Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City and Busch Stadium in St. Louis to watch the I-70 series and cheer on the Cardinals. Arlene will be remembered for her loving and caring heart, she was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, aunt and friend who would do anything necessary to help others.
Her memory will carry on with her husband, Greg Taylor of Chanute; daughter, Lynsey Cation and partner, Chad Oliverson, of Wichita; grandson, Cooper Cation; brother, Charles and his wife, Phyllis Johnson; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Arlene was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Hazel Johnson; a sister, Evelyn Johnson; and brothers, Duane and Larry Johnson.
Cremation has taken place under the direction of Countryside Funeral Home and a celebration of Arlene’s life is being planned to take place in November. Attire for Arlene’s celebration of life will be your favorite sports team or St. Louis Cardinal attire. The family suggests memorial contributions to the Cherry Street Youth Center or Gentiva Hospice. These may be left with Countryside Funeral Home.
