MACCLESFIELD – Margaret Christine Bowles Taylor, affectionately known as Chris, age 70, passed away on Saturday, September 19, 2026. Born in Tazewell, VA on October 20, 1955, she was the daughter of the late David Hubert Bowles and Margaret Brown Bowles. She was also preceded in death by her two daughters, Rachel Amanda Taylor, and Jamie Michelle Taylor.
Chris was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, and friend whose greatest joy was her family. She had a creative spirit and found happiness in arts and crafts, cooking, and making special memories with those she loved.
Chris especially cherished her children and grandchildren. She was deeply devoted to her grandchildren and rarely missed an opportunity to support them. She proudly attended their sporting events, always cheering from the sidelines and celebrating their accomplishments. Her love and encouragement meant so much to them and will remain a treasured part of their lives.
A longtime and faithful member of West Edgecombe Baptist Church, Chris’s faith was an important part of who she was. She valued her church family and the fellowship she shared with them.
Chris will be remembered for her kind heart, creativity, love of family, and unwavering support of her grandchildren. Her love, laughter, and cherished memories will live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved her.
Chris is survived by her husband of 41 years, John Andrew Taylor; sons, Jason Taylor (Allison); Jeremy Taylor (Lisa); grandchildren, Emma Whitley (Connor), Chase Taylor, Andrew Taylor, Ella Taylor, and her fur Baby, “Puddin”.
Services will be private.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial donations be made in ‘Chris’ memory to West Edgecombe Baptist Church, 13821 NC Hwy 43 Rocky Mount, NC 27801.
Arrangements entrusted to Johnson Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 661 English Road, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.johnsonfuneralsandcremations.com.






Remember that smile so well. RIP my friend. You will be missed.
Our love to all of the family due to this tragedy. May you experience God’s love and peace like you’ve never have before. We are praying for you as you face the days ahead.
Mr. Taylor, you and your family have our deepest and most heartfelt condolences. Wesley and I are absolutely heartbroken over Mrs. Taylor’s passing. You and Mrs. Taylor hold a very special place in our hearts, and we will always cherish the love you both showed us and the relationship we were blessed to share with you both. We pray that Mrs. Taylor rests in perfect peace with the Lord. We know she was a woman of faith who loved the Lord, loved her family, and touched so many lives. She will be deeply missed.
Johnny, I am deeply saddened to hear of Chris’s passing. She was always such a nice person. I will miss seeing her in our neighborhood and family gatherings. May God give you peace during this time.