Official Obituary of
Ladonna Lee (Hammond) Taylor
November 19, 1960 ~ August 19, 2022 (age 61) 61 Years Old
Ladonna Taylor Obituary
On Friday, August 19, 2022, LaDonna Lee Taylor, loving wife, mother and grandmother passed away at the age of
61. LaDonna was born on November 19, 1960 in Leachville, Arkansas to Melba Fletcher Clark and the late Paul
Dean Hammond.
She spent many years as a dedicated babysitter to many children as well as a devoted pharmacy tech for Davis
Pharmacy. She was a member of the Riverbend Pentecostal Church and her love for God was exhibited through
her love and compassion for everyone she came in contact with.
Among LaDonna’s greatest accomplishments were her children and grandchildren. She was a wonderful mother
and grandmother who was always there for them when they needed her. She also had many friends and was a
well-loved member of the community of New Madrid, Missouri. Her love and strength were immeasurable.
LaDonna was preceded in death by her dad, Paul Dean Hammond and her brother, Fletcher Brimer.
She is survived by her husband Denson, her son Danny (Arami) Taylor, her daughter Ashley McSpadden (Brandon
Sanchez) and her grandchildren Lela McSpadden, Danny Lee Taylor, Jr., Jaelyn Milam, Jayden Milam, Isabel, Ivy,
Talon and Maddox Sanchez.
She is also survived by her mother, Melba Fletcher Clark and four younger sisters who absolutely adored their
oldest sister; Paula (Mike) Roberts, Karen (Johnny) Lively, Bridgett (Russell) Masterson, Melba (Peanut) Ash,
as well as many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.
Visitation will be Monday, August 22, 2022 at 12:00 with services beginning at 1:00. Both will be held at the
Riverbend Pentecostal Church, 1031 Mill St, New Madrid, MO with Brother G.L. Keene officiating. Pallbearers
are Paul Roberts, Trey Sullenger, Jarret Ash, Scott Lucy, Steve Barbre and Williams Fields.
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