Marilyn Gay Taggart Obituary (1953 - 2013)

Marilyn Gay Taggart Eaton Rapids, MI Age 60, passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2013 after a courageous battle with cancer. Marilyn was born on May 22, 1953 to Robert and Alice (Doebler) Ott in Lansing, MI. She attended and graduated from Eaton Rapids High School class of 1972. Marilyn enjoyed traveling in her younger years, but settled back home to raise her three daughters. She was a member of the 4H Club. Marilyn always had a huge smile and an infectious laughter that brought joy to everyone around her. Her greatest joy was raising her children and spending time with her family. Proceeding her in death are her brother, Robert Ott; and sister, Bethany Shumaker. Surviving Marilyn are her husband, Robert Taggart; daughters, Tia (Greg) Trine, Amber (Gerald) Stowell, Kelly (Don Kerby) Fahner, Sonia Root; grandchildren, Trinity Trine, Vaughn Wakley, Tiana Stowell, Alexis Miller, Lauren Miller, Tayler Hebenstreight, Taytem Hebenstreight, Mya Hebenstreight; soon to be great grandson, Kayden Miller; sister, Diane Ott; nephews, Dominic Ott, Ryan Ott; niece, Heidi (Carlton) Yarbrough; great niece, Taylor Ott who referred to her as Grandma Aunt Marilyn; and many other nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, July 31, 3:00 PM at Skinner Funeral Home in Eaton Rapids. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday, July 30, 2013 from 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM. To leave online condolences please visit www.SkinnerFuneralHome.com