A Natural State Funeral Service Reports Patricia Renee Taylor-Oakley Passed Away

Patricia (Pat) Renee Taylor-Oakley passed away peacefully in her sleep on November 3, 2026, in Jacksonville, Arkansas, according to a report from A Natural State Funeral Service & Crematory.

Born in Lockport, New York, on July 28, 1963, Taylor-Oakley was 63 years old. She leaves behind a large family and a legacy defined by her role as a mother and foster parent.

For 17 years, Taylor-Oakley and her husband, David Oakley, served as foster parents, helping to raise numerous children throughout their time together.

Her professional life was characterized by care for both animals and people. She spent 15 years working as a secretary at the Kiehl Avenue Animal Clinic before transitioning to roles that focused on human support and service.

Taylor-Oakley later worked as a cleaner at the Air Force Inns on the Little Rock Air Force Base. She concluded her career as a supportive living instructor, where she was noted for her connection with her clients and coworkers at Pathfinders Inc.

She is survived by her daughter Felicia Wolfe of Sherwood, Arkansas; her son David Charles Oakley Jr. (and spouse Felicia) of Conway, Arkansas; and her daughters Taylor Oakley of Jacksonville and Anna Oakley of Sherwood.

A Natural State Funeral Service Reports Patricia Renee Taylor-Oakley Passed Away

Her surviving family also includes her son Derrick Bangs of Harrison, Arkansas; foster son Chad Linker of Jacksonville, Arkansas; her sister Teresa Taylor of Jacksonville, Arkansas; and her niece Lisa Taylor-Hammond, along with nephews Ricky Taylor and James Wakefield.

The family includes eight grandchildren: Ceejay, Ty, Kingston, Cassidy, Tobi, Gunner, Bradley, and Austin. She is also survived by her dog, Alexis.

Taylor-Oakley was preceded in death by her husband David Oakley, her father Glen Taylor, her step-mother Betty Henry, her grandparents Omie Taylor and Alene Taylor, and her cousin Randy White, niece Alauna Taylor, and nephew Corey Taylor.

The family will host a Celebration of Life on November 21, 2026. The service is scheduled to take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Saltillo Heights Baptist Church in Coway, Arkansas.

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