Marjorie "Margie" Elizabeth Holt Taylor

Marjorie "Margie" Elizabeth Holt Taylor, 97, died on Saturday, May 5, 2018, in Columbia, SC, her lifelong home. Born September 2, 1920, she was the daughter of Russell Meredith and Clara Ethel Tate Holt. Margie married her childhood sweetheart, William Lee Taylor, on November 19, 1942, in Main Street Methodist Church in Columbia. Margie was a joyful person, a sweet and gracious lady. She adored all children and genuinely loved people. She was a wonderful wife and a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, and a steadfast friend. Margie was a charter member and faithful volunteer of Trenholm Road United Methodist Church. She is survived by her son, W. Lee Taylor, Jr. (Lee Elf) of Charleston, SC; and her daughters, Betsy Thorne (John) and Meredith Carlen Fowler (Bob), both of Columbia; grandchildren, Kim Elf Taylor of Charleston, John Thorne, Jr. (Sina) of Columbia, Lauren Taylor Huffman (Coy) of Charleston and Holt Carlen of Columbia; great grandchildren, Will Thorne, Robert Thorne, Quinn Huffman, Taylor Huffman, and Liam King; and nieces and nephews. Margie was predeceased by her beloved husband of 61 years, William Lee Taylor; and her beloved brother, Russell M. Holt, Jr. "The gloom of the world is but a shadow. Behind it, yet within our reach, is joy. Take joy" -Letter to a Friend by Fra Giovanni Friends may sign the online guestbook at www.woodridgefuneralhome.com.