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Marsha Lavern Taylor
1947 - 2022
Marsha Lavern Taylor
1947 - 2022
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BORN
1947
DIED
2022
Marsha Taylor Obituary
Marsha Lavern Taylor age 75 of Galax, Virginia passed away Saturday August 13, 2022 in the North Carolina Baptist Hospital.
Marsha was born in Washington, DC on March 30, 1947 to Herbert and Clarice Smith Moore. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Robert Oscoe Taylor; children Tammy Carter; Perry Taylor; Robert Bristol Taylor, Jr. and Dallas Taylor; sister Diane Smith; brothers Danny Smith and Ronnie Smith.
She is survived by her children Gloria Johnson of Stafford, Virginia; Stevie Taylor of Pulaski, Virginia; Vivian and Retired 1st Sergeant USMC Percy Mitchell of Fredericksburg, Virginia; Lavonne Taylor of Winston-Salem, North Carolina; Linda Taylor of Pulaski, Virginia; many grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews.
The funeral service will be held Saturday at 2:00 PM in the Vaughan-Guynn Chapel with Pastor Edward Lydell Slaughter. Burial will follow in the Bethany Cemetery. There will be no visitation at the funeral home.
Lakayla Taylor
August 23, 2022
Granny I love you . That’s all I can say you really hurt me leaving here. My heart will never be the same . Your great grand son loves you very much ! I know your in a better place & no longer suffering . I’ll always love you and you will forever be in our hearts !
Love, Kayla (Your granddaughter)
Brian Johnson
August 23, 2022
I will always love you grandma.
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Mike Walker
August 23, 2022
You embraced me as your grandchild and showed me nothing but love. I enjoyed our talks while having a cigarette. I am grateful for the time I got to spend with you. I love you Mrs. Marsha. Rest In Paradise.
Gloria Johnson
August 23, 2022
To my loving mother, I love you and I will miss all of our talks. Thank you for coming into my life and showing me unconditional love. Until we meet again I'll keep you in my heart. ❤❤
Nadia Johnson
August 23, 2022
I will miss the phone conversations with my loving Grandmother. I love you Grandma hug Grandaddy AKA PawPaw for me.
A few moments with our favorite girl :)
Chastity Taylor
August 22, 2022
A tribute to my treasured Grandma: You will always be loved
It is our turn to shine your light on the rest of the world so that you may rest in peace. Our family lost a matriarch, but heaven gained an angel. My heart is heavy, but my soul is vital, for I know my grandma is at peace.
I love you.
Jimmy McMickle
August 22, 2022
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Tawnya and Leamon Bryant
August 21, 2022
God bless Mrs. Marsha Lavern Taylor with a wonderful 75 years and all her beautiful family. Rest in peace.
Leamon and Tawnya Bryant.
Percy and Vivian Mitchell
August 20, 2022
We appreciate the time we had and the person my mother was. Love you always
Combs Nancy
August 20, 2022
My condolences to the family. She was a beautiful woman so sweet RIP
Charity Gambill-Gywn
August 19, 2022
She was a very kind and Beautiful Lady. Always had a Beautiful smile
Charles and Virginia Arrick
August 19, 2022
We're sending our deepest condolences to Mitchell and Vivian and the family. Our prayers are with you all during this time.
Cedric Graves
August 18, 2022
Thank you Granny for always being the median in love, family, community, life and fellowship. Thank you for creating our family tree with Booboo. Thanks for raising the Queen that raised me and always being a safe space for those overwhelmed about life. I will never forget you cooking me fried green tomatoes, sausage, eggs and biscuits while advocating my growth. You instilled character in my mother which passed on to me. The love you held for all of us collectively and separately showed me how to love and whom that love would be revered by. Your smile, your kindness, your humor, your kinship is priceless and it will never be forgotten nor duplicated. When me and mother walked into the hospital, I felt an Erie feeling. I saw you were non responsive yet attempting to hold on. You saw mom and then you saw me and took your final breathe. I was crushed because I just wanted to hear your voice once more yet relieved that you wouldn't have to suffer any further. I lost you, my uncle Carlos, Great granny Clarice as well as others in 2022 after reconciliation of my own troubles. It is hard but our relationship will continue on the spiritual plain. I love you dearly and my final thanks is for loving all of us unconditionally. I know God allowed you into his kingdom and I know Booboo is there. Please tell him I love him as well. With deepest sincerity, respect, honor and love for Marsha Taylor, I bed her a fair well and see you again some day.
- Ced
Thelma Carter
August 18, 2022
She always had a smile for me when we saw each other.Great conversations with her. My prayers and Sympathy to the family.
Alice Sloan-Laramore
August 18, 2022
Your family is in my prayers. Know that Earth has no Sorrows that HEAVEN cannot Heal ❤
Marie Smith
August 17, 2022
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Pamela Gary
August 17, 2022
Lavonne, I will keep you and your family in Prayer, be strong and know that we love you❤
Dianne Simmons
August 17, 2022
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Sherrie King
August 17, 2022
Vivian and family, hugs and prayers for you all. Mother's are very special people and will always be a part of you.
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