Wilmetta 'Jean' Herbert

Willmetta Jean Herbert, the daughter of the late Ralph and Harriet (Cox) Taylor, was born on April 22, 1933 in Monmouth, Illinois. She was reared and educated in Monmouth, Illinois. In February 1954, Jean entered the Unites States Army and served faithfully until her retirement in April, 1979. She attained the rank of First Sergeant and earned several awards; Army Commendation Medal w/1 Oak Leaf Cluster, Army Service Ribbon, National Defense Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal (8th Award), and numerous Letters of Commendation and Appreciation. She held different positions during her career; Non-commissioned Officer in Charge (NCOIC), Department of Pathology at Letterman Army Medical Center, San Francisco, CA, instructor in blood banking and drawing procedures at Brook Army Medical Center, Fort Sam Houston, TX, NCOIC. Patient Administration, Fort Lewis, WA, and the 121st Evacuation Hospital in Korea. On November 26, 1965, she was united in marriage to the love of her life, Frankly Herbert. They shared 50 wonderful years together. After retirement, Jean was selected to serve on the Chief of Staff Army Retiree Council in Washington, DC, she volunteered her service at the Thrift Shop, Fort Lewis, WA, and Fort Ord, CA, Retirement Service Office (RSO), DPCA at Fort Leonard Wood, MO, the Retiree Council at Fort Leonard Wood, MO, hosting the Annual Retiree Dinner, and was a member of the E-9's Wife Club on Fort Leonard Wood. In 2010, she was the Parade Marshall during the Veteran's Day Parade. She was a member of the Planning and Zoning Committee in St. Robert, MO. She also volunteered at the YMCA. In her spare time, Jean enjoyed traveling, interior decorating, and planning the family reunion every year. She was a member of the Bellarmine Catholic Church in St. Robert, MO. She served in the choir and was faithful servant until she was no longer able to attend. Jean leaves to cherish her memory, her husband of over 50 years, CSM Franklin Herbert, two sisters; Patricia Lucas of Monmouth, IL, Lillie Hayes of Galesburg, IL, three brothers; Vincent Taylor of Moline, IL, John Taylor of Monmouth, IL, and Robert Taylor of Davenport, IA. A host of nieces and nephews also survive. She is preceded in death by her parents, two sisters; Genevieve Mac Million and Shirley Manley, and one brother, Larry Dean Taylor, who was killed in Vietnam. Visitation A visitation will be held from 1:00-2:00 PM at the funeral home. Memorial Service A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, April 28, 2016 at Turnbull Funeral Home in Monmouth. Interment will follow the service at Monmouth Cemetery.