Frances Taylor Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Frances Taylor (Grand Rapids, Michigan), who passed away on January 7, 2026, at the age of 57, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Hazel Taylor and Cecil Taylor; her brother Frank Taylor; and her nephew Chuckie Taylor (Nina Lazar). She is survived by: her siblings, Cecil, Beth and Joe Taylor; her children, Jolynn Becker (Kenneth Becker), Brooke Martinez (Ken Ross), Shanda Daniels-Horstman (Josh Horstman) and Shyann Daniels (Josh Fountain); her adoptive children, Katherine Newman, Lisa Becker and Joe Taylor; her grandchildren, Keylee, Carlisle, Kaleb, Kalyna, Connor, Jake, Noah, Lily, Gigi, Daniel and Ariel; her significant other Kevin Niedeffer; her close friends, Cindy and Judy Bug; and her nieces and nephews, John Lazar, Shane (Shada), Randy (Samantha), Ryan (Haylee), Jenny and Adriann.

If anyone would like to donate to the family a GoFundMe page has been created, "Peaceful Farewell for our mom" on Facebook @Shyann Daniels.