Marilyn Lue Stafford Taylor, age 80, died Thursday, September 4, 2025, in UNC Health Blue Ridge-Valdese.  Born February 28, 1945, in Forsyth County, she was a daughter of the late William Lindsey and Ruth Genelia Teague Stafford.

Other than her parents, she is preceded in death by a brother, Lindsey Stafford and a sister, Alice Stafford.

Ms. Taylor taught music in Winston-Salem for over 35 years.  As a member of Mt. Ephriam Baptist Church, she served as the Pianist.  She was the former organist for Powder Horn and was a Lifetime Member of the NC Music Educators.

She is survived by two sisters, Ellen Rutter and husband Jack of Spartanburg, SC; Sue King and husband Robert of Michigan; a brother, Edward "Ed" Stafford and wife Gloria of Chocowinity, NC; a nephew, David Smith and wife Margaret of Deep Gap, NC; her adopted family, Tracy Stilwell and wife Laura of Hickory, NC and their children, Mackenzie Stilwell and Kaitlyn Stilwell, both of Hickory, NC; Marlie Stilwell of Charlotte, NC; and their children, Raylee Cox, Addalie Stilwell, Westin Stilwell, Emmerie Stilwell and Hayes Greene, all of Hickory, NC.

In lieu of flowers, her request was Memorials be made to Mt. Ephriam Baptist Church 3275 Elk Creek Rd., Deep Gap, NC 28618.

Online condolences may be sent to the Family at www.hamptonfuneralnc.com

Hampton Funeral Service of Boone is in charge of the arrangements.