Kiara Cross-Taylor Obituary: 36-Year-Old Orlando, Florida Woman Remembered as Beloved Wife, Mother and Friend After Her Passing
Kiara Cross-Taylor, 36, of Orlando, Florida, is being remembered as a beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, grandmother, and friend whose life was deeply rooted in the family and relationships she cherished.
According to obituary information provided by her family, Kiara passed away on July 7, 2026, leaving behind a profound sense of loss among those who knew and loved her.
Kiara’s greatest legacy lives through her family. She is survived by her husband, Anthony Taylor, and her children: sons Briyan (Ariel) Jackson and Anthony Taylor Jr., and daughters Lillie Love Hodges, Gracie Nicole Hodges, and Lonnie Leah Hodges. She also leaves behind one grandchild, adding another generation to the family she loved so deeply.
Beyond her immediate household, Kiara was surrounded by an extended family who shared in her life and memories. She is survived by her mother, Fabian (Leon) Kerby; her brother, Elijah (Olga Landavazo) Patterson; and her sister, Keiona (Derrick) Pirtle.
Her family also includes numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives, and friends, each of whom will carry memories of Kiara forward in their own way.
The loss of a loved one leaves an absence that cannot easily be filled, and for Kiara’s family, the days ahead will be marked by both grief and remembrance. The relationships she built throughout her life remain part of the legacy she leaves behind.
As family and friends mourn her passing, Kiara will be remembered for the place she held within the lives of those closest to her and for the bonds she shared with the people she loved.
Though she is deeply missed, the memories created with Kiara will continue to live on through her husband, children, grandchild, extended family, and friends. Her life remains a lasting part of the family story she helped shape.
