Jackie A. (Carroll) Taylor

Jackie A. Taylor

“Big Red”

Age 69 of Joliet, passed away Monday, April 17, 2023.

Born Oct. 29, 1953, in Joliet, she was a daughter of John and Margaret (Fonck) Carroll. She was a loving spouse, mother and grandma. She was beloved in the local music scene and was the manager for Saints N Sinners. Jackie was also a long time employee of Sam’s Club in Joliet and was one of the first hired employees.

Jackie was an artist and free spirit who cherished her family and friends.

Survivors include her husband: Roy (Mick) Taylor of Joilet; four children: Robert (Kim) Housman of Channahon, Cherie (Alan) Smolkovich of Cabery, John (Becky) Housman of Coal City and Wendy (Josh) Dyrby of Cabery; one step-daughter: Shannon (Brad) Vetter of Princeton; eleven grandchildren: Andrew, Amy and Danny Housman, Ellenie and Abrie Dyrby, Johnny, Avah and Ryan Housman, and Gage, Gavin and Cohen Vetter; two great-grandsons: Jayden Housman and Duncan Vetter; two sisters and one brother: Jayne (Tom) Naughton of Joliet; Nancy (Tim) Kinsley of West Chicago and John (Linda) Carroll of Joliet, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Jackie was preceded in death by her mother and father and three sisters: Margaret. (Peggy) Carroll, Susie Rambo and MaryAnn Hohenwater.

Per Jackie’s wishes, cremation rites have been accorded.

The family will receive relatives and friends for a memorial visitation on Saturday, April 22, 2023 from 12:00 p.m. until time of memorial service beginning at 4:00 p.m. at Tezak Funeral Home, 1211 Plainfield Road in Joliet.