Veronica Taylor

Lafayette - Veronica Taylor, age 62, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 12, 2024, in Lafayette. Veronica Taylor was born on July 1, 1961, in Lafayette and she was a longtime resident of Lafayette. She was a proud Mother of her 2 sons, Zachary Taylor and his wife, Christina and Robert Taylor and his wife, Kacey, Grandmother To Kayla, Nathan and Jacoby Taylor, and a former Air Force Sergeant. Veronica served for nearly 10 years and had a deep sense of pride in her service to her country. Throughout her life she had various job titles, but it was her time in the Air Force from 1979- 1988 that she cherished the most, rising through the ranks to become a Sergeant, she displayed dedication, discipline, and a commitment to serving her fellow servicemen and women. Veronicas true joy in life came from being a grandmother to her 3 grandchildren and a cat mom to her special pet Noir. she loved nothing more than to shower them with love, affection, and snacks. Her role as a grandmother brought immeasurable happiness to her heart and the biggest smiles to her face. She was also known for her giving heart and as her battle was ending the gratitude towards her nephew Ethan showed that and will never be forgotten. She was known for her straightforward nature as Veronica lived by the motto 'it is what it is.'. She approached life with the practical mindset, embracing both the joys and challenges that came her way, She had a gypsy soul and enjoyed traveling, and never knew where shed go next But she soon realized that true happiness was found in settling down away from stress, danger and worry and surrounded herself with the love of her sons their wives and her grandchildren. Although she is gone she will live on in the many things she has taught us. Veronica is survived by her children, Zachary Taylor and his wife, Christina and Robert Taylor and his wife, Kacey; her grandchildren, Kayla Taylor, Nathan Taylor & Jacoby Taylor; her mother, Eva Rose Bergeron; her siblings, Jesse Martin; as well as her nephews, Jesse and Ethan. She was preceded in death by her father, Jesse Martin; as well as her brother, Brian Taylor. The family wishes to offer as heartfelt thank you to the doctors, nurses, and staff at Amedysis Hospice; her Caregivers, Earline, Lori, and Chlemmy, who spent countless hours not only assisting with care but becoming life-long family; as well as her VA Social Workers, Nicole and McKenzie for the care and compassion they offered Veronica Taylor and her family during their time of need. It should be noted that in her final months on Earth, she was taken care of by Robert and Kacey. They showed unconditional love to Veronica when she needed it most. Kacey fed her, cleaned her and most importantly showed her kindness and love. Veronica had a rough life at times but in the end she knew unconditional love. In lieu of flowers the family request that donations be made to the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System, ALS Clinic in New Orleans. Arrangements have been entrusted to Cypress Funeral Home & Crematory, 206 W. Lafayette St., Maurice, LA 70555.

Veronica Taylor

July 1, 1961 - May 12, 2024