Ella A. Taylor, 80, of Sioux City, passed away Wednesday, August 22, 2018 at Accura Healthcare Center. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 am, on Tuesday, August 28, 2018 at Waterbury Funeral Service of Sioux City. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery following services. A visitation will be held from      4 - 8 with family present from 6-8 and a prayer service at 7:00 pm on Monday, August 27, 2018 at the funeral home.

Ella was born on March 9, 1938 in Tripp, South Dakota to Fred and Alma (Buechler) Heibel. She grew up in Sioux City and married Alfred "Skip" Taylor, Sr. on August 3, 1966. Alfred passed away in 1994.

Ella worked as a housekeeper for the Sioux City Hilton Hotel for 38 years, retiring in 2016. She had a heart of gold and loved taking care of others. Family with the most important aspect of her life.

Survivors include her children, Bonnie (Ricky) Knutson, Ronald (Tamela) Thompson, Sharon Ibarra, Bobby Thompson, Randy Thompson, Brenda Taylor, and Alfred (Stephanie) Taylor; sister, Kathy Heibel; several grandchildren, many great and great great grandchildren; and special friend, Wendy Thompson.

Ella was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Alma; husband, Skip; son, Roger Thompson; and sister, Shirley See.