She was a strong, hard-working woman who loved her family and will be greatly missed by many. She was a loving mother and grandmother. Marian is preceded in death by her husband, Curtis Taylor.
She is survived by her son, Tony Taylor of Trenton; two daughters, Teresa Breschini of Louisburg and Sharon Taylor of New Bern; three brothers, Frank Murphy of Trenton, Nick Murphy of New Bern, and Graham Murphy of Snow Hill; two sisters, Carol Arthur of Bayboro; Ramona Murphy of Baltimore, Md.; nine grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held at noon, Friday, September 21, 2012, at the Taylor Family Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Mrs. Taylor's home.
Online condolences may be made to the Taylor family at www.cottenfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements are by Cotten Funeral Home & Crematory.