Martha Taylor

Martha Jean Taylor passed away peacefully at home in Sun City, Az on September 17, 2021. She was born to Robert and Opie Hill in Forked Deer, Tennessee on January 3, 1928. She is preceded in death by her husband of 62 years Gilbert Taylor who passed away in 2013. She is survived by her son Gilbert Jr. Sun City, AZ, Elizabeth Cheever Cypress, CA, Richard Taylor (Trish), Memphis, TN, Karen Pregler, Cherokee, CA, 11 grandchildren, 21 great-children, 2 great-great-great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Mom met dad on a blind date and he soon told her ”I'm going to marry you and we are going to have five children.” She thought he was crazy but shortly after, he sent her a telegram saying “What do I have to do, get down one knee?” They were married for 62 years. After they were married they went to Germany, dad enlisted in USAF. She was on the first civilian train to Germany as part of the Marshall Plan. They started their family right away with birth of Gil and Elizabeth. After Germany they moved to Texas where Rick was born. After Texas they were sent back overseas where she was able to share with her kids the historical sights of England and Europe. They returned to the states living in Florida where Karen was born. Martha was actively involved in the lives of her children as PTA President, Girl Scout and Boy Scout Leader. She was a military wife and enjoyed it to the fullest. She was an expert mover after moving over 30 years during their military career. They finally settled in Sun City AZ, where she entertained friends and family. She never thought the little girl who picked cotton and raised her own food would have experienced so much. She was loved by all. But most of all she was loved by her many grandchildren and great-grandchilden. Getting her family all together was the most important thing to her. She will be greatly missed. In accordance with her wishes, Martha will be cremated and memorial services will be held at Menke Funeral & Cremation Center, 12420 N. 103rd Ave. Sun City, AZ on Friday September 24, 2021 at 1pm. Her final resting place will be with her husband Gilbert L. Taylor at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona.