Born: October 5, 1957 - Deceased: February 15, 2024
Robin Elizabeth Kerley, nee Taylor, 66, of Waterloo, IL, born Saturday, October 5, 1957, in Oceanside, CA, passed away Thursday, February 15, 2024, at Missouri Baptist Medical Center in Saint Louis, MO.
Robin graduated from Rolla Missouri High School and later in life attended Southern Illinois University. She served her country in the Air Force as a dental technician and retired as a Staff Sergeant. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who loved gardening, genealogy and travel.
She was preceded in death by her:
- Parents: Atha and Ruth Ann Taylor, nee Morgan
Surviving are her:
- Husband: Steven Kerley
- Children
- Laura (Jason) Locke-Strauser of O’Fallon, IL
- Aaron (Jessica) Taylor of Shiloh, IL
- Robin (Danny) Padgett of Imperial, MO
- Christina (Rob) Wiehage of Cottleville, MO
- Sherri (Joey) Whaley of Barnhart, MO
- Brother: Scott Taylor of Edgar Springs, MO
- Sister: Cathy Croizier of British Columbia, Canada
- 10 cherished grandchildren
- Danielle Padgett
- Nicholas Padgett
- Quinn Taylor
- Aidan Taylor
- Kade Taylor
- Luke Wiehage
- Chloe Whaley
- Olivia Strauser
- Charlotte Strauser
- Mavis Strauser
- 3 great grandchildren: Aylani, Lynnox, and Asher
- Aunts
- Linda (Bobby) Strong
- Nancy Morgan
Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Arthritis Foundation.
Visitation: A Celebration of Life will be held from 6:00pm to 8:00pm on Thursday, March 7, 2024 at Edgemont Bible Church, 5100 North Illinois St., Fairview Hgts., IL.
Services: Services will be held at 10:00am on Friday, March 8, 2024 at Edgemont Bible Church with Pastor Doug White officiating. Interment will follow at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery St. Louis, MO.
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Just a few words because I will not be able to be there for Robin’s Celebration Of Life. Steve and I were stationed together in the late 80s and that meant I was fortunate enough to spend time with him and Robin. I cherish our times together and the friendship we developed. Robin treasured family and friends, and was very full of life in spite of pain and debility due to severe arthritis. A ready smile, an impish personality and strength and tenacity of spirit is what I will remember most. I am very sad Steve and the rest of her family have lost such a terrific lady, but heartened that they will have so many precious memories of Robin. My thoughts are with all of you.
So sorry for your loss. Sending prayers.
Steve, I am saddened to hear about the passing of your wife Robin. Please accept my condolences and I ask the Lord to help you and your loved ones through this very difficult time. Gods Speed.
The world lost a warm and wonderful soul in Robin’s passing. She was always a friend to anyone she met, and an inspiration to so many who looked up to and respected her strength. As a young Air Force dental technician, Robin proved her skill and dedication in helping others; something she was always ready to do, no matter the challenge, Robin was there to help if she could.
Robin was also an incredible Mom to her two kids, Aaron and Laura (my stepson and daughter); always dedicating herself to teaching them about true friendship, and making certain both knew they could come to her with any issue at any time and they would always be met with love and understanding. Simply put, Robin Elizabeth was a good and loving person; one I am forever thankful to have known and loved.
Link to some updated photos of Robin over the years:https:
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