Deresa R. Taylor Obituary (1965 - 2024)

Deresa R. Taylor, age 59, of Elwood, passed away on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at Northview Health and Living surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Selma, Alabama on May 27, 1965, to the late Tommy McCray and Nannie Moore. Deresa was a devoted mom and grandma, who loved her family more than anything else in this world. She loved spending many Saturdays watching college football with her grandkids and spoiling her family whenever she could. Deresa was a wonderful mom and grandma, and will be greatly missed by her loving family. She is survived by her two sons, Gary (wife Anna) McCray of Elwood, and Steven Howey of Marion; nine grandchildren; sister, Debbie West; brother, Wayne McCray; brother, Gary McCray; sister, Tonya Gougler; and several nieces and nephews. Deresa was preceded in death by her father, Tommy McCray; mother, Nannie Moore; and brother, Gene McCray. Deresa requested that no formal services be held. Dunnichay Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences can be given at www.dunnichayfuneralhome.com