Virginia Carol Taylor

Born on June 17, 1951, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Ginger was the daughter of John and Wanda Zawada. She graduated from the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing and dedicated her career to caring for children and their families in the field of pediatric nursing. Her compassion, professionalism, and steady presence brought comfort to countless lives.

Beyond her distinguished nursing career, Ginger carried a deep passion for women’s rights and equality. She found inspiration in the stories and achievements of strong women and encouraged those around her to recognize their own worth and potential. Through her words and her compassion, Ginger encouraged others to live with confidence, integrity, and purpose — believing wholeheartedly that every woman deserved the freedom to live boldly and authentically.

In 1976, she married her devoted husband, Andrew W. Taylor, Jr., with whom she shared more than 50 years of partnership, devotion, and cherished memories. Together, they built a home filled with love, tradition, laughter, and warmth — a gathering place for family and friends that reflected Ginger’s spirit.

Ginger is survived by her husband, Andy Taylor; her daughters, Allison McKeever (née Taylor) and Lauren Taylor; her grandchildren, Aidan Flynn, Kellen Flynn, and Nora McKeever; her stepchildren, Cynthia Prosser (née Taylor), Rebecca Kasper (née Taylor), and Michael Taylor; her step-grandchildren, Zachary Houchins, Claire Witt (née Kasper), Emily Keener (née Kasper) and Ian Kasper; and her sister, Patricia Wall (née Zawada), as well as numerous extended family members and longtime friends who adored her.

A funeral service will be held on Friday, October 24, 2025, at 2:00 PM at Demaine Funeral Home, 10565 Main Street, Fairfax, VA 22030.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made to the Lustgarten Foundation: Pancreatic Cancer Research.

Her memory will forever remain a blessing to those who knew her, and her love will continue to guide and inspire her family each day.

“A woman is like a tea bag—you never know how strong it is until it’s in hot water.”

— Eleanor Roosevelt