''I am not going to cry, and I do not want you to. I am going to go to sleep and not wake up.''

A mother's love knows no end, and Mom's love never once faltered for any of us. She faced every task without hesitation, never complained, and always gave everything she had and more. She was the very definition of a hardworking woman. We often joked that she had no pain threshold at all, because even in her final six months, while enduring two fractured vertebrae and a fractured hip, she still never complained about going to work.

Born a military brat in Frankfurt, Germany on February 2, 1948, Mom and her brother spent their early years moving from base to base. Through it all, one thing she always held dear was her Comfort roots and her German heritage. She was immensely proud to be a Comfort High School graduate, Class of 1967, and even prouder to have been part of the very first Miss Comfort Court in 1966.

After graduation, while working at Mooney Aircraft, she met the love of her life, William Arthur ''Tink'' Taylor Jr. They married on April 11, 1969, and for the next fifty-two years, they built a life rich with love, blessings, and the occasional trial.

Following their marriage, she began her remarkable federal career that would span more than forty-two years. She started at the Kerrville Veterans Hospital in the medical records division, later moving into nursing and eventually becoming secretary to the Chief of Staff. After retiring from that position, she took a brief detour to Austin where she worked at a bakery she adored until she could no longer cook.

When the family returned to Center Point, she worked in medical records for the State Hospital before resuming her federal service at the Social Security Administration. After retiring from SSA, she devoted two years to caring for her grandchildren, only to return for another three years of service with SSA. Throughout her career, she received numerous commendations for her unmatched dedication to putting others first.
In more recent years, she found joy in working at Bode Feed, Wood Seed and Feed, and Harper Feed and Ace Hardware, where her customer-first attitude forged countless cherished friendships. She often said she could not have asked for better people to work alongside during those later years.

Mom and Dad were truly a match made in heaven, complementing each other in every way. From the many dances they attended and often won, to following her husband across the U.S. to hundreds of dogs shows and coon hunts, making memories in small towns and big cities alike, always ready to cheer him on (and fill out his paperwork). Their home was always open, and their kitchen was always warm. We grew up with so many ''extra'' siblings that it would be impossible to count. They gave freely, even if it meant giving their very last dollar to someone who needed it more.

One of Mom's greatest joys was spoiling her family with the comforting aroma of fresh coffee and the sweetness of warm cinnamon rolls - no matter the hour, day or night. From the endless baking (to which we constantly volunteered her - thousands of cakes and cookies later) to sewing everything from prom gowns to wedding dresses, she poured her talent and love into everything she did. She and Dad built a beautiful life together, welcoming their first daughter, Ava, then their second daughter, Jackie, and finally their son, John. In time, their family blossomed to include grandchildren Jessica, Kelby, Baley, Justin, Cooper, and Brooke, along with cherished great-grandsons and a great-granddaughter, each one bringing her endless joy.

Martha Roxanne Bohnert Taylor, born February 2, 1948, passed away at home on Saturday, August 9, 2025, surrounded by the family she loved so deeply. She was preceded in death by her mother Mamie Grace Marsh, her father Solomon Anton Bohnert, and her beloved husband William Arthur ''Tink'' Taylor Jr.

She is survived by her children Ava Marie and Jeff Jones of Abilene, Texas, Jackie Lynn and Michael Felts of Harper, Texas, and John Anthony Taylor of Harper, Texas; grandchildren Jessica Rhea and Tyler Behrens and their children Colt and Annabelle of Mountain Home, Texas, Kelby Curtis and Katie Jones and their children Kyle William and Keaton Donald of Abilene, Texas, Baley Nichole Felts of Fort Worth, Texas, Justin Tyler Jones of Harper, Texas, Cooper Jordan Jones of Midland, Texas, and Brooke Michelle Felts of Stephenville, Texas; her brother William Eugene and Cindy Bohnert of Fredericksburg, Texas; nephew Neal Bohnert of Fredericksburg, Texas; Jessica Bohnert and her children of Fredericksburg, Texas; Robert and Ashley Bohnert and their daughter of Fredericksburg, Texas; sisters-in-law Karen and Mike Odell of Mason, Texas, and Wilma Taylor of Ingram, Texas; as well as extended family members Cathy Stephens and family of Hearne, Texas, Karl and Julie Myers and their children Dylan and Jordan Myers and Beckham of Harper, Texas, Megan Myers and fiancé Bryce Flowers of Kerrville, Texas, Tanner Armke of Abilene, Texas, Chance and Hannah Brown of Comfort, Texas, and countless others who were loved as family by both Mom and Dad.

Pallbearers will be Kelby Jones, Justin Jones, Cooper Jones, Neal Bohnert, Robert Bohnert, Tyler Behrens, Dylan Myers, and Tanner Armke. Processional participants will be Jessica Behrens, Baley Felts, Brooke Felts, Katie Jones, and Megan Myers. Honorary Pallbearers will be Kyle and Keaton Jones, Colt and Annabelle Behrens, Luke Pruitt, Karl Myers, and Teddy Holekamp.

Visitation will be Friday, August 15, at Grimes Funeral Chapel in Kerrville, Texas at 5-7 P.M. Services will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, August 16, 2025, at Grimes Funeral Chapel in Kerrville with Keith Mosley officiating. Burial will follow at Harper Cemetery in Harper, Texas. The family will welcome guests at the Taylor home in Harper after the graveside service.

Memorial contributions may be made to Methodist Hill Country Memorial Hospice, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, or Harper Volunteer Fire Department.

The family extends heartfelt thanks to Hospice Nurses Penny and Deborah, Aide Anna, Dr. Rieber, and Leighton Henderson, APRN Clinical Nurse Specialist, of Texas Oncology for their exceptional care and compassion.

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