Jean T. Langston

On Sunday, January 20, 2002, Jean Taylor Langston’s earthly walk came to a sudden but quiet end. Born to Calvin James Taylor and the late Margaret Elizabeth Taylor. “Jeannie” as her family and childhood friends affectionately called her, was born on December 17, 1950. “Jeannie” was baptized and accepted Christ at an early age at First Christian Community Baptist Church. She later joined the Macedonia Baptist Church, where she became an active member of the Mass Choir and served on various committees. Jeannie attended the Baltimore City Public Schools and was graduated from Douglass High School. She received an AA degree in Business Management from the Community College of Baltimore. She worked for many years at the Commercial Credit Corporation and Goucher College and most recently held the position as Project Director at Douglas Computer and Consulting services. Her interests were varied. She loved to dance, and dance she did on a regular basis. Jeannie modeled enthusiastically for the Flair Modeling Studios. She was also athletic and she enjoyed singing, playing softball, playing tennis and was a member of the Forest Park Ladies Golf Group. She enjoyed reading and was a member of the “book club”. Jeannie was married to Lester “Sonny” Langston and from this union they were blessed with the birth of their son, Lamont. She later married Dwight Franklin, Sr. and from this union they were blessed with the birth of their daughter, Tamara Franklin. She was the consummate mother, always striving to provide for her children and set a good example, not only by words, but by the way she lived her life as well. She loved her children passionately. Her goal was to lead and exemplary life before her children, stepchildren and her niece, Margaret Wilson, whom she also loved dearly. She made great sacrifices so that all of her “children” would have all they needed to get a successful start in life. Jeannie was quite a lady. Her love of family and friends was unconditional. She was a devoted mother, caring daughter, aunt, sister and best friend. Jeannie used to speak often of her brother Eugene who preceded her in death. Leaving to mourn their loss but celebrate her life are: her father, Calvin Taylor and stepmother, Cloretta Taylor; her loving children, Tamara, Lamont and niece, Margaret Wilson; stepson, Scott, Brian and Dwight, Jr.; daughter-in-law, Shellie; sisters, Shirlene Jones, Doris Taylor, Darlene Williams, Ann Taylor and Crystal Rhodes; god-children, Kevin, Ishmail and Amirah. Also morning their loss is: brothers-in-law, Edward Jones, Tony Williams, Sr., Ronald Rhodes; and a host of other relatives and friends.Jeannie was blessed that during her life, she had special friends who touched her life in many ways.Lovingly submitted,The Family

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Jean T. Langston

December 17, 1950 - January 20, 2002