Martha Dee Jernigan Taylor, 88, of Paris, passed away Monday, August 5, 2024, at St. Thomas West Hospital in Nashville.
Her funeral service will be at 11:30 am Saturday, August 10th at McEvoy Funeral Home with Brian Wimberley and Rev. Dr. Scott Fowler officiating. Burial will follow in Hillcrest Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be at 10:00 am on Saturday, August 10th at McEvoy Funeral Home before the service at 11:30.
Martha Dee Jernigan Taylor was born October 19, 1935, in Jackson, MS to the late Thomas W. and Virginia Sullivan Jernigan. On August 12, 1956, she married Dr. Jim G. Taylor, who preceded her in death on December 14, 2013.
Martha graduated from Union City High School, received her bachelor’s degree from Memphis State University, and her master’s degree from Murray State University. She attended GraceLife Church of Paris and was a teacher in Union City and the Henry Co. School System for many years.
Martha is survived by three daughters: Janet Plumley (Tony Garcia) of Dickson, TN, Linda (Rev. Dr. Scott) Fowler of Montevallo, AL, and Brenda (Dr. Hollis) Halford of Millington, TN; son, Dr. James Curtis Taylor (June Feger) of Puryear, TN; fifteen grandchildren: Trent & Blake Plumley; Mary (Jacob) Davis, Dr. Anna (Jason) Burton, John Halford, Rachel (Dr. Matt) Bolton, & Clara (David) Weaver; Danielle (Zach) Tucker, Hannah (Sam) Hunt, Joshua Fowler, Rebekah (Jonathan) Ellis, Sarah (Mason) Nolan, Jonathan (Marina) Fowler, Elizabeth Fowler, & Daniel Jim Fowler; twelve great-grandchildren; sister, Virginia Ann Jonsson of Belmont, CA; brother, Thomas W. Jernigan of Union City, TN; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Besides her parents and husband, Martha was also preceded in death by a twin sister, Margaret Lee Davis.
Pallbearers for Ms. Taylor will be Trent Plumley, Blake Plumley, John Halford, Daniel Fowler, Zach Tucker, and Tony Garcia. Honorary pallbearers will be Joshua Fowler and Jonathan Fowler.
Memorials may be made to honor Martha Taylor at GraceLife Church, 60 Fairgrounds Rd., Suite A,Paris, TN 38242.