Zemora Young-Taylor

ZEMORA YOUNG TAYLOR …was born June 20, 1928 in Baltimore, MD to the late Zemora and Charles E. Young. She was one of seven children, six of whom preceded her in death. Zemora married Daniel A. Taylor. Out of this union two children were born, Lenny Taylor, Sr. and The Reverend Jan Taylor. The marriage ended in divorce after 19 years. After graduating from Frederick Douglas High School, Zemora earned a B.S. in Education from Coppin State University. She remained an active alumna of both alma maters. While teaching at Springhill Elementary School No. 52 she was honored with the “Teacher of the Year Award” for her school. A devout and faithful woman of God, Zemora was a long-standing and cherished member of Heritage United Church of Christ. She served in various ministries, including the Scholarship and Leadership Guild, the Women’s Guild, Vacation Bible School, and Sunday School. Her service extended to the church’s outreach ministry through her participation in Baltimoreans United in Leadership Development (BUILD) and Hope Aids which allowed her to become involved with political and civic activities. Zemora retired from the Baltimore City Public School System after 32 years of service. Following retirement, she continued her service to education as a Title One tutor at Walter P. Carter School’s Right to Read program, and 15 years as member of Potential Unlimited. With time to explore new interests and hobbies, she loved arts and crafts, dance, drama, poetry, good music, and lifting up her family, church, schools, and neighborhood. A loving family survives Zemora that includes: two children — Lenny Sr. (Elizabeth Taylor deceased) and Jan; two grandsons — Lenny Jr. (Lisa Taylor) and Whitney (Dr. Sabrina Taylor); three great-grandchildren — Darrelle, Ania, and Elizabeth; four step-great-grandchildren — Deonte, Monet, Iesha, Quentin (deceased); one great-great grand-daughter, Kobi; and a host of nieces and nephews. On March 13, 2024, following a brief illness, the Lord took Zemora’s hands and led her peacefully into eternal life. She will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by the many names she was affectionately called: “Sam,” “Z,” “Auntie,” and “Gramma.”

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Zemora Young-Taylor

June 20, 1928 - March 13, 2024