Marie (Vaughn) Taylor

Marie Vaughn Taylor age 75 of Smithville, passed away Friday morning, February 13, 2026, at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital.  She was born June 29, 1950, in Smithville, to her parents Walter and Willie Adcock Vaughn.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, James Vaughn; sister, Nell (Earl) Raymond; brother-in-law, Elmer Adcock and nephew, Timmie (Peggy) Adcock.  She was a faithful member of the Mt. View Primitive Baptist Church.  Marie worked at Todd's Garment and SW Manufacturing and was a seamstress for many years.  She was a homemaker and cared for her family and was such a support and fan for her three grandsons.  She leaves to cherish her memory, her husband of 54 1/2 years, James "Jimmy" Taylor of Smithville; two children, Jeremy Taylor and Amanda of Smithville and LeVaughnda (Casey) Midgett of Smithville; three grandsons, Luke, Reed and John Casey Midgett; sister, Flora Mai Adcock of Smithville; nephews, Brian (Kristin) Raymond and Adam (Amy) Raymond; great-nieces and nephews, Thomas, Brianna, Aniston and Alexis Raymond.  Funeral services will be 11 AM Monday, February 16, 2026, at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. Ricky Arnold and Casey Midgett officiating and burial will follow in DeKalb Memorial Gardens.  Visitation will be Sunday 4 PM until 7 PM and Monday 9 AM until the time of the service at 11 AM.  In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Mt. View Primitive Baptist Church or to the charity of your choice in memory of Mrs. Marie.  DeKalb Funeral Chapel is honored to care for the Taylor family.  

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