MEMORIAL-ROXY K. TAYLOR

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HR0918
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HOUSE RESOLUTION

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WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of
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Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of Roxy
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Karyl Taylor, who passed away on April 11, 2026; and

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WHEREAS, Roxy Taylor was born in Kansas City, Missouri to
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Frances Shelton and Murriell Umble on September 27, 1940; her
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life was further shaped by the love and care of Louise and
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Walter Hubbard; and

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WHEREAS, Roxy Taylor's journey took her from Kansas City
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to South Bend, Indiana, before arriving in Chicago, where she
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spent over ten years singing in various jazz clubs; she was
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married to Keith Taylor for 17 years and built a family; and

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WHEREAS, Roxy Taylor cherished connections and loved to
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socialize, and her warmth, laughter, and presence made every
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space feel like home; she lived a life filled with rhythm,
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resilience, and radiant love; and

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WHEREAS, Roxy Taylor made St. Louis, Missouri her home
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beginning in 2001; and

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WHEREAS, Roxy Taylor had a love for music, especially
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jazz, and held a deep appreciation for legends such as Dinah

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Washington, Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, and more
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recently, Anita Jackson; and

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WHEREAS, Roxy Taylor was preceded in death by her parents;
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her brother, Ray Bowles; and numerous, nieces, nephews,
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cousins, goddaughters, and dear friends; and

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WHEREAS, Roxy Taylor is survived by her children, Roslyn,
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Stacey, and Keith II (Robin); her grandchildren, Alexandria
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Taylor, Takara Taylor, Kadijah Delgado, and Jalen Taylor; her
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great-granddaughter, Alaiyah Beauzile; and her siblings,
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Beverly Reed, Linda Gerber, Leigh "Jayne" Lewis, and Pamela
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McShan; therefore, be it

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RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE
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HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that
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we mourn the passing of Roxy Karyl Taylor and extend our
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sincere condolences to her family, friends, and all who knew
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and loved her; and be it further

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RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
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presented to the family of Roxy Taylor as a symbol of our
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deepest sympathy.

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