Marquita was born on May 28, 1939, in Buckeye, Arizona, and she entered heaven on October 22, 2026. She was the beloved daughter of OD and Ruby Lee Perkins. Marquita grew up alongside her three brothers—Barney, Wesley, and Jimmy—and her sister, Peggy.
She graduated from Clovis High School in 1957 and later married John Potts. Together, they welcomed one son, Michael Potts.
In 1966, Marquita married Lawrence (Larry) Taylor, and together they built a beautiful life filled with love, laughter, and family. They had four children: Michael, Larry, Katherine, and James.
Marquita was blessed with eleven grandchildren—Corie, Jennifer, Allyson, Kylie, Gracie, Jay, Noah, Liam, Fiona, Everett, and Elliot—each one holding a special place in her heart. Her joy multiplied with the arrival of nine great-grandchildren: Nevaeh, Taylor, Micah, Atticus, Aria, Millie, Nate, Oliver, and Elliana.
Marquita devoted her life to her family. She worked full time as a wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, sister, and friend to many. She remained close to her extended family—her aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins—always keeping those connections strong.
Her kitchen was the heart of her home. The door was always open, and she hosted most holidays with warmth and generosity. You never knew who might be gathered around her table at lunchtime, but you always knew you were welcome.
Marquita was the steady presence in all our lives—someone we could count on, someone who showed up, someone who loved deeply and without hesitation. She was always there for us.
The Celebration of Life will be held on November 13, 2026 at 10:00am at Boice Funeral Home, 308 Pollasky Avenue, Clovis, California 93612.
