The funeral services for the late Mrs. Margaret Ann Taylor Richards, who departed this life on Thursday, November 7, 2024, will be held on Friday, November 22, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. from the Shipp's Funeral Home Chapel, 501 W. Willingham St., Sylvester, Georgia. At the request of the family the remains will be cremated after the services. Services may be viewed Facebook Live from the Shipp's Funeral Home Facebook page or by clicking the Video Stream link on this site's Home Page.

“A Flower Is Gone, But The Fragrance Lingers On.”

Sister Margaret Ann Taylor Richards was born on February 3, 1955 in Ashburn, GA to the late Mr. Willis Taylor, Sr. and the late Mrs. Leona Hooks Taylor. She was the “Knee Baby” of eight children and the “Baby Girl”.

Margaret was raised in Turner County by her parents along with her seven siblings. She was an active child and loved to dress up her dolls and the popular “paper dolls” as a small child. As she matured into a young lady, dressing up was something that Margaret continued to do throughout her life.

Margaret was a 1972 graduate of Turner County High School in Ashburn, GA. She also attended Albany State College (University) in Albany, GA.

Margaret was presently employed with the Charleston County School System in Charleston, SC. She truly loved her job.

Margaret moved to Columbus, GA. It was in 1974 while living in Columbus that Margaret was baptized as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses. In the 1980’s, she pioneered in service. Margaret moved to Charleston, SC where she served faithfully in the Charleston Congregation until her demise on November 7, 2024. She was an avid Bible student and was diligent in her commitment as a Jehovah’s Witnesses. She was not hesitant in professing her love for Jehovah, because she knew He unconditionally loved her.

Our Beloved Mother, Grandmother, Sister, Aunt, Cousin, Family Friend and Classmate slipped away peacefully early Thursday morning, November 7, 2024 at Harbor Grace Hospice in Atlanta, GA.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Willis Taylor, Sr.; her sisters, Ms. Bettye Taylor, Ms. Alma Louise Hillmon; her nephew, Jeromie Hillmon; and her maternal and paternal grandparents.

Margaret leaves to mourn her passing a devoted and caring son, Damarcus Richards of Atlanta, GA; two loving granddaughters, Taylor Richards of Valdosta, GA, Samara Richards, Atlanta, GA; one grandson, Thomas Eristu Tadesse; sisters, Mrs. Thelma J. Middleton of Charleston, SC, Ms. Mary Taylor of Ashburn, GA, Mrs. Gwendolyn T. (Carlton) Floyd of Newburgh, NY; brothers, Retired Army Captain Willis “Bill” Taylor II, of Dacula, GA, Mr. Timothy Taylor of Charleston, SC; uncles and aunts, Saul Hooks of Newburgh, NY, Lula Hanshaw, Renzy Hanshaw, both of Orlando, FL; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many sorrowing friends. We all loved her dearly.

Please join us in continuing our faith in God Jehovah and prayer, as we pray for strength and endurance during our loss.