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Jayney Susanne Taussig Watson, 22, of Dobson, North Carolina passed away Saturday, December 10, 2011 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center of an acute asthma attack. She was born March 20, 1989 in Manhattan, Kansas. She lived and experienced the wonderful life Manhattan has to offer. She was homeschooled and participated in the local CHIEF Homeschool organization. Professionally she used her talents and abilities as a CNA. Caring for others was where Jayney truly excelled.

Jayney had such a sweet spirit. We will miss her contagious smile, her bubbly giggle, and her precious dimples. We will miss her creative perspective on life, her honest opinions and her fierce loyalty. We will take from her lessons of unimaginable importance: fight for the underdog; everyone is worth your time; debate - never argue; believe the best in people; love fiercely, even when it is hard and most importantly when it is hard.

People closest to her experienced the rare privilege of seeing a side of Jayney that, sadly, many people missed. Those surviving her count it as a blessing to have been one of the lucky ones. Those who knew Jayney best were those with whom she shared a home, a room, a secret, and her beloved candy. (If Jayney shared her candy with you, it was her highest compliment.) Her siblings were the ones she loved deepest and went to with her joys and sorrows. 

She is survived by her husband Anthony Watson of Dobson, North Carolina; her oldest brother Jacob and wife Trisha Taussig with their four sons: Curtis, Colton, Cannon, and Creed of Springfield, Missouri; her oldest sister, Hayley Redden and husband Arlen with their two children, Amariah and Ryker of Salina, her brother Derek Taussig of Manhattan, her sister Emily Boyles and husband Alan and their two girls Madelyn and Ariana of Dayton, Ohio. Jayney is also survived by her paternal grandparents, Dr. Robert and Mary Taussig of Manhattan. Finally, to those entrusted with great pain, believing God's Word is true and that He will accomplish His good purposes in His people's lives are Jayney's parents, Mark and Susan Taussig of Manhattan.

She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents C. E. (Bud) and Mary Jean Stewart.
We desire to honor Jayney's life. While we grieve the end of this earthly journey, we take comfort knowing that, because of her faith in Jesus, she has begun her heavenly adventure, never to cry again, full of joy, and dancing on the golden streets.

The funeral service will be Sunday, December 18 at 3:00 PM at Grace Baptist Church, 2901 Dickens Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas. There will be a visitation Saturday, December 17 from 9:00 AM - 7:30 PM at the Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home, 1317 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan.  The family will receive friends from 6:00-7:30 PM at the Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established at Commerce Bank, Manhattan, to assist paying for the funeral expenses.  Make checks payable to the Jayney Taussig Memorial Fund. Checks may be left in care of the funeral home.

For more information or to send a condolence you may visit the family on Facebook. Irvin Parkview Funeral Home is responsible for the arrangements.