Dolly Covington Taylor

Dolly Covington Taylor of Starr, MD, passed away on January 30th, 2025, at Compass Hospice in Centreville, MD. She was 96. Dolly was born February 22, 1928, at Lucas Farm in Queen Anne, MD. The 2nd of nine children by the late Edward Elijah Covington and Laura Catherine Willis, Dolly grew up on the farm and was a graduate of Centreville High School class of “1945”. After graduating she went to the University of MD where she earned her degree in nursing. On August 20, 1948, she married Theodore Payne Taylor, they moved to Starr Md in 1952, where they raised their four children. Dolly worked as a nurse for the QA Health Dept. until she was asked to create and teach the first special needs program in the Queen Annes County public school system. Later she became the director and coordinator for the five-county program to help families in need by developing a program of volunteers to assist those families. She retired from the State in 1990. She was a longtime member of Wye Mills Methodist Church and was actively involved with the upkeep and care of Burrsville, Salem and Old Starr Methodist Church. Dolly was the “hub” of the family network. Known as the family historian she enjoyed her family as they would connect through fellowship and events. She loved crocheting, caning chairs, clay pottery ceramics and cooking. But she especially loved being with and surrounded by her loving family and friends. Dolly at 96 remained in her own home in Starr up until December 31st, 2024. She is survived by her children: Sandy Taylor Spence of Salisbury, William Edward ”Ed” Taylor of Easton and Henry Covington Taylor of Starr, MD. Her siblings; Mary C. Payne, Rev. Charles E. Covington and Alfred B. Covington. Her four beloved grandchildren; Eli, Joe, Ben, and Leah. And 13 great grandchildren and one great great granddaughter. She was predeceased by her husband Theodore Payne “Pop” Taylor (1997), her daughter; Rebecca Anne Taylor (1998), sisters; Margaret “Peggy” C. Tolson and Sarah C. Crooke, and brothers; Henry Covington, Thomas “Tommy” W.R. Covington and Joseph A. Covington. Services will be held at Centreville Methodist Church on Wednesday February 5th, with visitation at 11a, followed by a funeral at 12p. Interment will immediately follow the funeral service in Chesterfield Cemetery in Centreville, MD. Memorial contributions can be made to Old Starr Church.

Dolly Covington Taylor

February 22, 1928 - January 30, 2025