Louise Taplin Obituary
We announce the death of Louise Taplin of Avon Park, Florida, who passed away on September 21, 2026, at the age of 77. Louise will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Louise Taplin to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Elry Hearns and Ruby Lee Hearns (Watson); and her siblings, Lillie R. Brown, Bernice Middleton, Catherine Laster, Robert Lee Hearns, John Allen Hearns, Jessie Mae Hatchet, Elry Hearns Jr. and Ulysee Hearns.
She is survived by: her husband Mack Adam Taplin Jr.; her children, Terrence "Terry" Taplin (Antionessa) of Avon Park, Florida and Patsy "Pat" Sanders (Gregory); her siblings, Emma Jean McKnight, Earnest Lee Hearns, William Lee Hearns, Rose K. Simon and Edward James Hearns (Vanessa); her grandchildren, Jasmine Nichole Taplin, Kaliah Taplin, Jayden Robinson, Giovanni Taplin, Nian Sanders and Neja Sanders; and her sister-in-law Vickie Hearns.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 3rd 2026 from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Progressive Missionary Baptist Church (149 Manley Rd, Wauchula, FL 33873). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 3rd 2026 at 4:00 PM at the same location. A burial will be held on Monday, October 5th 2026 at 1:30 PM at the Sarasota National Cemetery.
