Elizabeth Rae "Liz" Taylor
September 20, 1942 ~ April 9, 2019
Elizabeth Rae Taylor, “Liz”, 76 of California, MD passed away on April 9, 2019 in Leonardtown, MD. Born on September 20, 1942 in Washington, DC she was the daughter of the late Nora E. Kemp Barber and Ellis R. Barber. Liz was the loving wife of Milton Francis Taylor, Jr., whom she married on April 5, 1997 in Culpeper, VA. She is survived by her daughter, Nora V. Gundlach (Dan) of Haymarket, VA. and her siblings; James Barber, Ellis H. Barber and Joyce Ann Reggi, also survived by her step-children, Michael (Betty) Taylor, Christopher (Suzy) Taylor, Katherine Taylor and Barbara (Gary) Wright. Liz is preceded in death by her sister, Dorothy I. Barber Isenberg-Phipps.
Liz was employed as an Accountant for the Department of Defense at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, MD, retiring in 2014.
The family will receive friends on Monday, April 15, 2019 from 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, MD where a Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 AM in the Funeral Home Chapel with Father Jerry Gamrot officiating. Interment will follow in Maryland National Memorial Park Cemetery Laurel, MD. Pallbearers will be the Virginia State Police.
Contribution may be made to American Association for Catholic Charities 320 Cathedral Street Baltimore, MD 21201, National Foundation for Cancer Research 5515 Security Lane #1105 Rockville, MD 20852 and/or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital 262 Danny Thomas Place Memphis, TN 38105.





Betty, my second mother growing up, my heart is broken over the news that you are gone. I will cherish all of the wonderful memories made over the years…like biscuits with chocolate sauce for breakfast, you patiently waiting for Nora and I to take “one more” lap around the skating rink, the countless sleepovers you endured with late night giggles and scary movies, dusty rose floral everything, and so much more. You were family, and I will miss you dearly. Nora, my soul sister, I love you.
Milton, I’m so sorry to hear about this. You and your family are in my thoughts.
Nora and Sonny,
Betty left us with so many fun memories. I hope your cherished Memories bring you moments of comfort.
My family and I are very sorry for this incredible loss and we wish you love and peace during this time.
-Amy, James and Derek Harney and Laura Fraughnaugh
Family of My Dear Life Long Friend Lizzie. We met as we both attended St.Peter’s Catholic Elementary school in D.C. from first grade ’til eighth and graduated in 1957. We then went on to attend different Catholic High Schools in D.C.graduating again in 1961. In year 2000 both found out we were here in St.Mary’s County so you can guess the rest. May A Dear Long Time Friend Rest In Peace. Love Elizabeth Ann (Clarke) Bowles
We are so very sorry for your loss and hope you can find the strength you need to get through this – all our best.