Roberta (Bobbie) Taylor

October 29, 1934 - October 30, 2024                  

Roberta (Bobbie) Taylor, age 90, passed away on October 30, 2024, at home in Reno, Nevada. Bobbie was born on October 29, 1934, in Independence, CA, to Henry and Ruby Boyd Wilder. Bobbie spent over 40 years in Fallon, where she raised her family, was a “Brownie” troop leader, and an active bowling league member. She was also a member of the Beta Sigma Phi sorority for 50 years. When the children were grown, she enjoyed working at the Pickle Barrel Deli and later provided childcare services in her home.

She is survived by her five children: Deone Hemler of Reno, Roger Taylor of Medon, Tennessee, Pamela Spencer of Reno, Catherine Purnell of Klamath Falls, Oregon, and Londa Craven of Rupert, Idaho. She is also survived by eight grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren.

Bobbie was preceded in death by her husband of 35 years, Wallace (Wally) Taylor. 

Bobbie will be laid to rest next to Wally at the Churchill County Cemetery. Per her wishes, no services will be held.

“Your wings were ready, but our hearts were not.”