She is preceded in death by parents James Edward and Anna Lee (Miller) Simpson; sisters Elizabeth “Lib” Wright, Lavonia “Ann” Gentry and Judy Morgan; grandson Joshua Floyd Lee Taylor; great grandson William Earl Fox III and her husband of 27 years John Weldon Taylor.
Marilyn is survived by her sister Martha Thomas; children Richard (Josie) Taylor, Tony (Kathy) Taylor, Greg (Michelle) Taylor and daughter Teresa (Edwin) Senu; grandchildren Crystal, John, Tony Jr., Arminda, Jason, Marilyn Elizabeth, Joseph, Sheria’, Justin, Gregory, Khadeja, Yousef, Bookie, William Marilyn Lee-Anna, Ophelia, Raymond and Comfort; 25 great grandchildren; daughter in law Jeri; niece Gloria Templeton and a host of other nieces and nephews.
Marilyn was born October 16, 1940 in Knoxville, TN. She worked as an Industrial Seamstress at Levi’s as well as a dietician supervisor at Children’s hospital and most recent employment as a private care giver. Maw enjoyed in her later years traveling, laughter, gathering with family and lunches with loved ones. She lived a long, happy life and leaves a great legacy. She will be dearly missed.
The family will receive friends Thursday, March 28, 2019 from 6:00-8:00 pm, with service to follow at Berry Highland Memorial. Family and friends will gather at the funeral home by 12:30 Saturday for a 1:00 pm graveside service. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital.
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