Gail Kathleen Taylor

Gail Kathleen Taylor, age 83 of Louisville, Kentucky passed away Wednesday, December 3, 2025. Gail, who was born April 28, 1942, has lived a life marked by devotion to her family, faith, music, and community. She is the daughter of the late Alma Catherine Rice and Fred Stephens.

Gail was previously married to Fred Taylor, who preceded her in death.

A dedicated and hardworking woman, Gail built her career with Fifth Third Bank (5/3 Bank), where she retired after many committed years of service. Never one to remain idle, she later worked with Jenny Craig, where she enjoyed connecting with others and encouraging healthy living.

Gail’s life has always been enriched by music and fellowship. She bowled for many years, enjoying the camaraderie and competition the sport offered. She was also a proud member of the Sweet Adelines, a women’s barbershop chorus group where she shared her love of singing. Her musical talents continued to flourish in her faith community as a long-time member of Jeffersontown United Methodist Church, where she joyfully sang in the church choir.

In recent months, Gail has made her home at Magnolia Springs East Assisted Living Community, where she was surrounded by support, care, and the warmth of community life.

Gail’s life reflects kindness, resilience, service, and a deep love for her family. Her legacy lives on in the voices she harmonized with, the friends she cherished, and the family that continues to be inspired by her strength and grace.

Gail is the loving mother of her two children, Paula Southgate (Ken) and Tom Taylor (Toni); and grandmother to Daniel, Michael (Katie), David and Katie. She is also blessed with great-grandchildren, Shiloh and Macie; her brother, Donald Stephens, with whom she shares lifelong family ties and memories; and a host of family and friends. 

Visitation will be 4 pm to 8 pm on Thursday, December 11, 2025 and from 9 am until 11am on Friday, December 12th at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals and Receptions, East Louisville Chapel, 235 Juneau Drive, Louisville, Kentucky 40243. A celebration of Gail's life will be there at 11am on Friday, with burial to follow in Jeffersontown Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Fund for the Arts, celebrating Gail’s lifelong love of music, or to the Louisville Zoo, reflecting her joy in animals, especially birds and big cats.

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