Wendy Parrish Taylor

Wendy Parrish Taylor, She Will Be Missed, age 61, of Braselton and originally of Sherborn, MA, passed peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, June 19, 2021.  Wendy attended Bentley University in Waltham, MA, where she studied Accounting, and went on to become a CPA.  She worked for numerous companies in Georgia at the senior management level.  She always put in a 110% and was well respected by everyone.  Wendy had higher priorities in her life beyond work.  She was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, aunt and friend.  She loved her children and enjoyed creating special memories with them, which she preserved in her endless creation of scrapbooks.  Anyone who knew Wendy was aware of her love to shop!  Music played a special role in her life from early childhood into her adult years.  Singing on car trips to Cape Cod held a special place in her heart.  Her mom was instrumental in exposing the entire family to the gift of music.  Wendy met her soulmate, Lew, and married him in 2006.  They left Georgia in 2006 and relocated to Illinois, but returned in 2017 to be near family.  Sadly, Wendy was diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s in 2015, but was determined to spend as much quality time with family and friends as possible.  She was preceded in death by her father Paul Richard Parrish; her second born son Mathew Taylor MacDonald; grandparents Clarence and Marion Bowles, Malby and Mildred Parrish of Sharon, MA.  Wendy is survived by her loving husband John “Lew” Taylor of Braselton; loyal four-legged companion Lucy; mother Norma Ruth Bowles Parrish; stepfather Stephen A. Falk all of Sherborn, MA, son Brandon William MacDonald and wife Talyn of Braselton, brothers, David Parrish and wife Elizabeth of MA and Steven Parrish of CO; sister Linda Parrish of Eatonton; nephew Paul and nieces Nicole and Sarah of MA; grandchildren Levi and Rhett of Braselton  Rest assured Wendy is at peace in the arms of her Father in her final resting place.  A Celebration of Life Service will be held at Houndstooth Grill in Braselton, GA on Sunday, July 11, 2021 from 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm.  The family will also hold a service in Sherborn, MA in December.  Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53, Hoschton, GA, 30548, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org, 706-654-0966.