Mildred J. Taylor

Mildred J. Taylor, born November 23, 1930, was a lifelong resident of Tinton Falls. She passed away peacefully surrounded by family on August 4, 2026 at the age of 95. She was predeceased by her husband Kenneth in 1965 and son Vincent in 1979. Mildred or Milly, as she was known by many, was an only child of Pearl Elise Greer. She attended the one room schoolhouse in Pine Brook under the tutelage of the late Mahala Fields Atchinson whom she referred to as her mentor. Thereafter she attended Tinton Falls Middle School and Red Bank High School. She loved to read, garden and was an avid collector of plates, bells and thimbles. During Christmas, her favorite holiday, she decorated the inside and outside of her home with predominately red bows. Her eight children, whom each possessed unique personalities, accomplishments and talents were her pride and joy. Following her husband’s death, she attended Monmouth College now known as Monmouth University. Having eight children, she deemed it necessary to forego her education and was hired as a customer service representative by NJ Bell where she worked for the next twenty years. Later she continued employment for several years with the same title at what was then known as Store Cable, now known as Comcast. While working full-time at Comcast, she pursued her degree at Brookdale College where she acquired her Associates Arts degree in Early Childhood and Elementary Education. Thereafter she taught at Monmouth Daycare in Red Bank and Winding Brook School in Tinton Falls. For many years, she was a Girl Scout troop leader, member of the Mother’s Club of Cub and Boy Scout Troops in Tinton Falls and a member and volunteer of the Pop Warner Monmouth Falcons. She was also a charter member and volunteer for over sixty years with the Tinton Falls Library. She also served as a fundraiser, volunteer and house parent at the Ronald McDonald House in Long Branch, New Jersey. In her later years she became a member of the Luther Memorial Church in Tinton Falls and was a member of the choir and Bible Study groups. Mildred also assisted with the church monthly newsletter and weekly programs. She leaves behind sixteen grandchildren and nineteen great grandchildren. She is survived by her daughters, Victoria Taylor and Lynne Clemons, sons, Melvin (wife Carolyn), Jerry (wife Vanessa), William (wife Pam), Michael (wife Lori), and Mark (wife Sophia). A private burial will be held at Monmouth Memorial Park Cemetery in Tinton Falls, New Jersey. In lieu of flowers Mildred requested that you please donate to St Jude Children’s Hospital and the American Heart Foundation. She will forever be loved and missed by all.

Mildred J. Taylor

November 23, 1930 - August 4, 2026