Marsha Renee Taylor

August 30, 1956 - December 17, 2017

Marsha Renee Graves Taylor was born on August 30, 1956 to the union of Nathaniel Graves and the late Rosa Mae Camp Graves in Hempstead (Long Island), New York. Marsha departed this earthly life on Sunday, December 17, 2017 in Fort Washington, Maryland. Surrounded by a Band of Angels, Marsha quietly accepted God's grace and embraced eternal rest. At an early age Marsha dedicated her life to Christ and was baptized at Shiloh Baptist Church in El Paso, Texas. Throughout the years Marsha remained steadfast in her devotion to Christ which was evident by the love she had for all and her commitment to fellowship at various local churches. Ebeneezer A.M.E. Church in Fort Washington was her favorite. Marsha possessed a sweet and giving spirit. Marsha loved to talk and had such an outgoing personality she knew no strangers and was a friend to many. Marsha attended Augsburg American High School in Germany and graduated from William H. Burges High School in El Paso, Texas. She chose to attend Business College and earned an associate degree. Upon graduation she accepted a career position with the United States Federal Government and relocated to Washington, D.C. Her professional career spanned over 38 years of successful service with the Federal Government. She received numerous awards of recognition while employed with the Department of State. Marsha retired in March 2015 after having worked in the Office of the Inspector General (OIG), the Office of Investigations, the United States Information Agency and the Voice of America. Marsha was full of energy and loved a good time. Marsha was an avid bowler and absolutely loved being a member of the Sassy but Classy Ladies Bowling Club. Marsha's absolute favorite thing to do was traveling nationally and internationally on vacations, going to sporting events and attending conferences with her baby sister Denise. Marsha also recently became a member of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority. Marsha was united in holy matrimony for ten years to Bradley Lafayette Taylor, Jr., who predeceased her. Marsha was a caring stepmother to Tonya Taylor Hightower, Bradley Taylor, III and Shaymayne Taylor. Marsha leaves a legacy of love and memories that will forever be cherished by her loving, caring and understanding father, Nathaniel Graves and loving stepmother, Josie Arnold Graves, Darrow, Louisiana; her favorite sister, A. Denise Graves, Gonzales, Louisiana; stepsister Lesa Thompson, Sorrento, Louisiana; niece Porcha C. Thompson, Gonzales, Louisiana; aunt, Seraphine "Phene" Graves, Darrow, Louisiana, a host of cousins, relatives and friends. Marsha Renee Graves Taylor was preceded in death by her mother, Rosa "Rose" Mae Camp Graves; paternal grandparents, Banks and Evelyn Graves; maternal grandparents Roy and Rena Camp and uncle, Leo John Graves, Sr.