Gertrude Taylor, 98, of Marshall, Texas, passed away on September 14, 2017 with her family by her side. A funeral service will be held at Downs Funeral Home at 10 AM on Monday, September 18, 2017 with visitation on Sunday from 5-7 PM.

Gertrude was born on September 13, 1919 to Minnie and Grover Chambers. She was one of eight children. Mrs. Taylor was a determined, loving and talented woman. She loved the Lord, served her church, and always helped those in need. She was an award-winning seamstress. Her legacy was her crocheting and quilting. She made and gave away quilts until she was 97 years old. Gertie was also a wonderful cook. Fried pies and chicken and dumplings were her specialty.

She was preceded in death by her husband, LeRoy Taylor; her parents; two brothers, Carroll and Darrell Chambers; five sisters, Anna Lee Burkham, Gladys Weaver, Berta Dickerson, Katy Clinkscales, and Joyce Harrison; and three grandchildren, Stacy and Jason Taylor, and Tammy Nelson.

She is survived by her children, Marion Henigan(Roy), Eddie Joe Taylor(Sherrie), and Zora Elkins(Willie),5 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren, and 10 great-great grandchildren. She loved everyone so sweetly and left all those she touched with precious memories.