Taylor Lynae Merriman, 31, of Stanford passed away Friday, April 23, 2021 at Clarke Regional Medical Center.  Born on February 13, 1990 in Garden Grove, California, she was the daughter of Ron Carlton of California and Heather Garrett of Crab Orchard.

In addition to her parents: she is survived by her husband, Kayne Merriman, 3 sons: Wyatt, Walker, and Warren Merriman, 1 daughter: Wren Merriman; 4 brothers: Jace Jikutz, Tegan Hooker, Ryan Staley, Shawn Grabowski; 2 sisters: Sadie Grabowski and Samantha Anderson; maternal grandparents, Lloyd & Judy Huegel, who raised her; paternal grandmother, Tori Carlton; 8 nieces and nephews: Charlie, Ellie, Ruby, Norie, Rhodes, Rowan, Miller, and Maren; her best friend, Audrey Marrapodi, and many other friends and family members.

Taylor was a member of Unity Baptist Church in Danville.  She previously worked at Farmers National Bank and enjoyed photography prior to finding her true calling in becoming a mom. She was a great wife and mother, and the love she had for her family and friends radiated.  She was a beautiful person who would draw you in with her kind and gentle spirit. Taylor will be greatly missed and will live on in her children and the many lives she touched. 

A funeral service will be Thursday, April 29th at 11:00 a.m. at New Hope Baptist Church. 

Visitation will be Wednesday, April 28th after 5:00 p.m. also at the church.

Burial will be in Hustonville Cemetery following the service.

W.L. Pruitt Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.