Helen A. Taylor of Asbury-Solomons Island, MD , formerly of Darnestown, MD, went to be with the Lord on January 20, 2010. She was the beloved wife of the late Dr. John K. Taylor and mother of Helen A. Prince(Norman) of Port Republic, MD, and Barbara J. Davis(Stephen) of Edina, MN.

She is also survived by five grandchildren: John Prince(Cindy), Margaret Prince, Anne Prince Rickwood(Darren), Lawrence Davis, and Rick Davis(Beth), and seven great-grandchildren: Johnny Prince, Dan Prince, Will Rickwood, Wyatt Rickwood, Wesley Rickwood, Jenny Davis and Julie Davis.

Born in Newport News, VA, on June 20, 1914, Helen was the daughter of Thomas and Helen Addis, and sister of Alice, Richard, and Thomas Addis.

She graduated from the College of William and Mary in 1935, and first taught school in Newport News, VA. In 1938 she married John K. Taylor of Mt. Rainier, MD, and moved to Hyattsville, MD, where she lived for 28 years, raising her family, becoming an active member of Riverdale Presbyterian Church in the Sunday School, and teaching at University Park Elementary School and Northwestern High School before moving to Darnestown in 1966. Upon retirement in 1968 from the Prince George' County School System, she was active in the Darnestown Presbyterian Church and the Darnestown Presbyterian Women, making her famous Teddy Bears for the Church Bazaar, and serving as a Deacon and Elder in the church. She also taught English for the Literary Council, was a member of Church Women United, and the American Association of University Women. Her family, friends, and neighbors will remember her as "Graggy."

The family received friends on Sunday, January 24, 2010, from 2 to 5 PM at Rausch Funeral Home, 20 American Lane, Lusby, MD, and on Monday, January 25, 2010, from 10 – 11 AM at the Darnestown Presbyterian Church, 15120 Turkey Foot Rd, Darnestown, MD 20878, where services were held at 11 AM, interment following in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Darnestown Presbyterian Church.

Arrangements provided by Rausch Funeral Home.