Brevard - Joan Mary Mulligan Taylor, 80, of Brevard passed away April 20, 2015 at her residence with her family at her side. She moved to Brevard with Bob Taylor, her husband of 61 years, in 1985. She was the daughter of the late Frank and Hazel Mulligan. She was preceded in death by her son Steven John Taylor and sisters Jane Hoffman, Mary Ann Schweiss. She is survived by her husband Bob Taylor, son, Glennon Taylor of Sarasota FL. and daughter, Laura Price of Venice FL., and their spouses, Christina Taylor, Steve Price, her two brothers Frank Mulligan Jr., Jack Mulligan, Mary Ann's husband Orville Schweiss, and Joan's four grandchildren. A celebration of life ceremony will be held in the Moody-Connolly Chapel on,Thursday, April 23, 2015, at 1 P.M.. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Transylvania Hospice, PO Box 2440, Brevard, NC 28712. Online condolences may be left at moodyconnollyfuneralhome.com. Moody-Connolly funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.