Novella Taylor, age 89, of Hollister, MO passed away on January 25, 2022.

Novella was born on December 11, 1932 in Portageville, Missouri, the daughter of Robert and Alice Watson. On January 4, 1949 she was united in marriage to Earnest Taylor who preceded her in death.

She is survived by 3 daughters. Joyce Stachowiak of Merriam Woods, MO, Connie Harrier and husband Gordon of Hollister, MO, Kelli Zigmund and husband Duane of Hollister, MO. 2 sons, Michael Taylor and wife Martha of Decatur, IL, Daniel Taylor and partner Robin Brown of Springfield, MO. 1 daughter in law. Peg Taylor of Hollister, MO. Her son Kenneth Taylor preceded her in death.

She is survived by 1 sister, Mary Haney of Springfield, MO. 3 brothers Bob Watson of Kansas City,
MO. Gayle Watson of LaSalle, IL. And Wayne Watson of Hollister, MO.

She was preceded in death by 2 sisters, Ruby Parks and Ruth Ruby and 4 Brothers, Robert Shan, Bill Shan, Henry Watson, and JC Watson.

Earnest and Novella owned Sunshine Resort in Branson for many years and retired to Hollister, MO.

She is survived by 10 Grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren and 5 great great grandchildren.

Services will be at Greenlawn Funeral Home 708 State Hwy 248 Branson, MO. Monday, January 31 at 11 am. Services will immediately follow with burial at Ozarks Memorial Park Cemetery.