Mary Lou TaylorMETAMORA - Mary Lou Taylor, 77, of Metamora, IL, passed away at 8:40 p.m. on Sunday, November 13, 2016, at UnityPoint Health-Methodist in Peoria, IL.She was born on October 8, 1939, in Peoria, IL, to Archibald and Mary (Herbst) Thomson.Surviving are her son, Steven (Leslie) Goins of Smithville, MO; sister, Nancy (Gary) Lelm of Germantown Hills; niece, Julie (Scott) Thompson of Goshen, KY; great-nieces, Jordyn and Lavryn Thompson and Ansley Lelm; great-nephew, Aiden Lelm; and three grand-dogs Addison, Kaylee and Zsa Zsa. She was preceded in death by her parents and nephew, Roger Lelm.Mary Lou worked clerical at Caterpillar for 35 years. She was a member of Caterpillar Retirees. She volunteered at Wildlife Prairie Park. She enjoyed traveling and dinner theaters. She was a Cardinals fan.Mary Lou will be greatly missed by her family and friends.Cremation rites have been accorded. A memorial service will be held on Friday, November 18, 2016, at 11 a.m. at Mason Funeral Home Germantown Hills Chapel, with Pastor Gary Salm officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to her service at the funeral home.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Wildlife Prairie State Park, 3826 North Taylor Road, Hanna City, IL 61536.Online condolences at www.masonfuneralhomes.com.