Judith K. Taylor, 67, of Vero Beach, Florida, passed away at Indian River Medical Center, on February 10, 2014, following an extended illness. She was born in Lexington, NC, and moved to Vero Beach at the age of five with her family. She graduated from Vero Beach High School in 1964 and later attended Jones Business College in Orlando. Upon graduation, Judy returned to the family business in 1967 and continued working at Keen's Market until 1995.

Survivors include her husband of 35 1/2 years, Joel D. "Buddy" Taylor, Jr.; stepdaughter, Rhonda Taylor Hall and 2 granddaughters; sister, Frances K. Clark of Vero Beach; brother, Jerry L. Keen of Vero Beach and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her parents, Roy L. and Hilda T. Keen.

A visitation will be held 10:00 am - 11:00 am, February 19, 2014 followed by a Celebration of Life Service at 11:00 a.m. at Sebastian First United Methodist Church.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Humane Society of Vero Beach & Indian River County, P. O. Box 644, Vero Beach, FL 32961 or to the Sebastian First United Methodist Church, 1029 Main Street, Sebastian, FL, 32958.

Arrangements are under the direction of Cox Gifford Seawinds Funeral Home & Crematory, Vero Beach. An online guestbook may be signed at www.coxgiffordseawinds.com.