Margie Taylor

Margie Pearl Hertel Taylor was born on July 23, 1943, in Houston, Texas, and peacefully passed away on January 3, 2026, in Needville, Texas. Margie grew up in Sugar Land, where she attended Sugar Land Grade School and graduated from Dulles High School. A natural athlete, she enjoyed volleyball and tennis and especially excelled in basketball. She later went on to earn an associate degree from Wharton County Junior College. After college, Margie met the love of her life, Earnest Taylor. They were married in 1963 and shared more than 60 beautiful years together, building a life rooted in love, faith, and family. Sugar Land was their home for forty years, where Margie formed lifelong friendships and deep community connections. Margie and Earnest were blessed with three children: Robin Taylor Allen and husband Art of Georgetown, Texas; Kelly Taylor Henkes and husband Darren of La Vernia, Texas; and Clayton Taylor of Sugar Land, Texas. Being a mother was one of Margie’s greatest joys. She was a proud grandmother to nine grandchildren: Elizabeth Allen Nickols and husband Trey, Philip Allen and wife Courtney, Andrew Allen, Rachel Henkes Kubena and husband Colton, Nolan Henkes, Sara Taylor Nettles and husband Jordan, Lily Taylor Ahedo and husband Nick, and Ethan and Ella Taylor. She was also blessed with three precious great-grandchildren, Remington, Callum, and Wesley Nickols, who brought her endless happiness. Margie was preceded in death by her parents, Reymar and Pearl Hertel of Sugar Land, Texas, and her parents-in-law, Oba Lawrence and Trudy Taylor of Hope, Arkansas. She is survived by her devoted husband, Earnest, and the family she loved so deeply. She was a woman of strong Christian faith and lived by values instilled by her mom and dad. She often said she was a “millionaire,” not because of material things, but because of her family and friends. Her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren were the absolute pride and joy of her life. Margie worked for the City of Sugar Land, the Imperial Sugar Company Sales Department, and a local law office before beginning her long and fulfilling career with the Sugar Land Employees Federal Credit Union. There, she served as assistant manager and later manager until her retirement in 2003. She was especially proud to assist with the design and construction of the credit union’s new building at the corner of Matlage and Ulrich in Sugar Land, now the Houston Federal Credit Union. Margie cherished the relationships she built there and considered her coworkers and members extended family. After retiring, Margie and Earnest moved to Needville, where she became active in her church and formed many close friendships. They also enjoyed many years traveling in their RV, making countless memories together, especially in Creede, Colorado, one of their favorite places. Margie was honored by the Sugar Land Heritage Foundation on May 1st, 2025, and was proud to share her memories and knowledge, contributing to the preservation of Sugar Land’s history. Above all else, Margie was most proud of her husband, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. They were the light of her life, and loving them was her greatest blessing.

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Margie Taylor

July 23, 1943 - January 3, 2026