Leona M Taylor

Leona Marie Taylor, 61, of Fort Gratiot, died Thursday, February 23, 2023.

She was born June 22, 1961 in Port Huron to Clarence and Mary Nitschke.

Leona loved her family and friends. She was a very spiritual person who cared deeply about her family, especially her nieces and nephews. She enjoyed playing dice, Yahtzee and card games.

She is survived by two children, Joshua Taylor and Brendan Taylor (fiancé DeLaney Mitchell); siblings, Michael (Colleen), Daniel (Carrie Hernandez) and Jason (Victoria) Nitschke; father, Clarence Nitschke; and mother Mary Nitschke. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Kristina Marie Taylor; and grandparents, Zoe and Harold McDonald and Katie and Henry Nitschke.

A memorial visitation will be held from 3-6 p.m. on Tuesday, March 7, 2023 in Karrer-Simpson Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. To send condolences, visit karrersimpson.com