Martha Ann Willard Taylor, 87, widow of Guy Thomas Taylor, Jr., went to be with the Lord on Monday, September 15, 2025.

Mrs. Taylor was born in Cross Keys, SC to the late William Edd Willard and Mary Florence Wilburn Willard.  She was a member of Padgetts Creek Baptist Church.  Martha was an accomplished cake decorator and was known for her special occasion cakes.  She loved cats and enjoyed knitting and crocheting Afghans.

Surviving are a daughter, Elizabeth Taylor Phillips; and a grandson, Brad Phillips.  She was predeceased by a brother, Bud Willard; a sister, Edna Willard; and a son-in-law, Ralph Phillips.

Graveside services will begin at 2 o’clock Sunday in the Cross Anchor Yarborough United Methodist Church Cemetery, officiated by Rev. Brian Williams.

Memorials in Martha’s honor may be made to the Spartanburg Humane Society, 150 Dexter Rd, Spartanburg, SC 29303.