DEXTER -- Jessie Imogene "Jean" Taylor, 71, of Dexter died Friday, Aug. 29, 1997, at Dexter Memorial Hospital.

She was born Aug. 7, 1926, at Antione, Ark., daughter of Park and Fannie Lee Edwards Taylor.

She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Dexter and owned Jean's Beauty Shop for 15 years.

She had served as the past matron of the Order of the Eastern Star in Lilbourn and was a past member of the Business and Professional Women's Club.

Survivors include a brother, Edward Huel Taylor of Rockville, Md.

She was preceded in death by four brothers.

Friends may call at the Rainey Funeral Home from 5-7 p.m. today.

Graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the Mounds Park Cemetery in Lilbourn. The Rev. Tom McCanless of Kewanee will officiate.