Barbara Taylor Obituary

With sadness, we share the passing of Barbara Taylor of Barnesville, Georgia. Barbara, born on June 13, 1932, passed away on July 23, 2026. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Barbara Taylor to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her husband Merritt Sykes Taylor; her parents, Carter Terrell "C. T." Waldrep and Ruby Roberts Waldrep; and the father of her children Lee Hartwell Merritt. She is survived by: her children, Steven Merritt (Jackie) of Meansville and Vickie Sharpton (Jeff) of Barnesville; her grandchildren, Justin Sharpton (Brandy) of Milner, Jason Sharpton (Tonya) of Milner, Christopher Merritt of Meansville, Lee Merritt (Shaylee) of Barnesville, Lacey Merritt and Skylar Hux of Barnesville; her great grandchildren, Logan Sharpton (Ally) of Barnesville, Lance Sharpton (Katlyn) of Jackson, Kaley Sharpton of Milner, Anslee Sharpton of Milner, Brianna Johnson (Jarel) of Athens, Elena Martin of Barnesville and Colton Martin of Barnesville; and her great great grandchild Ellie Johnson.