“Tina M (Combs) Taylor, age 65, originally of Catlin, IL passed away peacefully in her sleep Thursday Dec 18th, 2025.
Tina was a lover of music, animals, and adventure. To know her was to know she yearned for a life on the road in her RV, which she found later in life. Tina spent the last few years of her life traveling the south and southwest in her RV with her two dogs Titus and Gator.
Once traveling became too challenging, Tina moved to Indianapolis, where she blessed her son (Brandon) with the gift of her last two years on Earth.
Tina was a generous soul and looked for ways to brighten the lives of others. She had a smile that could illuminate the room and that smile was never more prevalent than when listening to some of her favorite music, especially Leonard Cohen or John Lennon.
While Tina is missed immensely by all who knew and loved her, she surrounds us still, each and every day. She is with us in the rays of sunshine coming through the window, the hummingbird that pauses to look at us as it flies by, she is with us when we love our pets, and she is with us in every act of kindness we perform.
Her last prayer with her Chaplain the day before she passed, was for peace, love, and unity for all. She would want each and every one of us that she knew and loved to endeavor to honor that prayer; be a bright spot in someone else’s day and look for her in the small pleasures of life, she’ll be there.”
Tina opted to have no formal service but to have her ashes spread by the ocean on a warm sunny day. Please memorialize her with a random act of kindness, bringing a smile to the face of someone else in honor of her.
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Deepest sorrow and condolences to the family on her passing. I enjoyed being around her back during our childhood the school days .she was Nyah’s kind and a sense of humor. She grew up in a great location with amazing brothers and sister.. She will be remembered fondly by many.
Brandon- I am so sorry for your loss. I know she had to be a wonderful person to have a son like you. It sounds like her love of adventure, animals, and spreading kindness will shine on through you. Hugs. We will do a random act of kindness in her honor.
You are a ray of sunshine. I was blessed to have you as a cousin and a friend. You will be missed. I love you.
Brandon I am so sorry. Thinking of you, your family and loved ones. Your Mom was a beautiful person 🩷 I’m honored that I was able to meet her and laugh together about your absolutely beautiful fish wall. 🩷 Love you my friend. Sending you hugs.
Brandon, I am so grateful that Tina got to spend her final years with you as Im sure it brought enormous comfort. My Mom loved Tina and cherished their time together. You are so right that her smile could light up a room. I am glad she was with you and lived & died with peace in her heart. Many hugs, Deborah, Betty Mays daughter.
I’m so sorry Brandon. I loved her very much. My little sister for 65 years of my life. Even though we knew it was coming It’s not any easier. We weren’t ready. Your mom was so blessed to have you.She loved you so much.I love you and will always be here for you. We both have great memories with her. I love you.
I am deeply saddened for your loss. Tina will be missed greatly. I am truly blessed that I got to have Tina and her son Brandon in my life. You are in my thoughts and prayers.