Magnolia Battle Taylor was born in Sparta, Georgia on August 10, 1924. She was the beloved daughter of the late Joe and Pollie Battle.

A woman of faith and belief in the Lord, she became a member of the St. James Missionary Baptist Church where she was a dedicated member and served faithfully until the Lord called her home. Magnolia was a woman of prayer, of faith, and of courage who stood boldly for the cause of Christ.

Believing that marriage is ordained by God, she was united in holy matrimony to Ulysee Taylor, Sr. Their union endured through the years and they were blessed with seven children—Versey, Ulysee Jr., Willie Mae, Jessie Mae, Elizabeth, Robert, and Johnny. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother who skillfully balanced her responsibilities as a homemaker with her employment as a domestic worker in private homes until her retirement. After her retirement, she devoted her time to nurturing and caring for her grandchildren and great grandchildren who were the "apples of her eye."

Blessed beyond measure, Maggie lived to see four generations of her off-springs with whom she left a legacy of love, humility, generosity, and godliness. She was the emotional touchstone for her entire family and the "glue" that held them together. Maggie was a kind, generous lady who greeted each day with a smile; provided guidance and support, savored the beauty of God's creation; and touched the lives of many .

On Saturday, February 17, 2018, Magnolia earned her wings and God called His angel home. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Ulysee Taylor, Sr.; and her grandson, Melvin Green.

Although absent from the body, she will forever present in the hearts of her children, Versey Taylor, Ulysee (Beverly) Taylor, Jr., Willie Mae Newton, Jessie Mae Taylor, Eliabeth Green, Robert Taylor, and Johnny (Sherri) Taylor; eighteen grandchildren, Reginald Taylor, Michael Taylor, Terry (Tynika) Greene, Kelvin (Shaundrika) Taylor, Mark (Carolyn) Taylo, Lakeisha Taylor, Lawanda Green, Kenneth (Lanetta) Taylor, Lashonda (Dennis) Richardson, Teresa (Robert) Clay, Necol Williams, Victoria (Maurice) Edwards, Joseph Hill, Jr., Tiffany Green, and Quantavious Newton; fourteen grandchildren and seven great-great grandchildren; two wonderful caregivers who were with her until the end, Teresa Jones and Patricia Nealy; and a host of extended family and friends.