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Rayshell Lee Taylor

March 21, 1992 ~ July 1, 2026

Rayshell Lee Taylor of Milner, Georgia, left us to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at the age of 34.

Born in Stockbridge, Georgia on March 21, 1992, she was the daughter of Scott Callihan and Stacey McGahey. She was a 2010 graduate of Faith Christian Academy in Griffin, Georgia.

She married David Jerome (Jerry) Taylor and had two beautiful girls, Addyson Lee Taylor and Aubrey Elizabeth Taylor. Over the years she enjoyed traveling, kayaking, hunting, cooking, swimming, and spending time at home together with family, plus her boxer, Ali. Her career path included Childcare Provider, Senior Office Administrator, and Residential House Cleaner.  In January 2024, Rayshell was diagnosed with Guillain Barre Syndrome (GBS) which forever changed her life. No matter what she faced, she was always very proud of her girls and all of their accomplishments.

Rayshell is survived by spouse, Jerry Taylor;  daughters, Addyson and Aubrey; parents, Scott Callihan and Stacey McGahey (Jeff); grandmother Jannice Callihan, brother, Randall Callihan (Stephanie), bonus brother, Kyle McGahey (Ashley), nephew, Walker McGahey, bonus parents Laura and Paul Clark; aunts, Barbara Williams, Pamela Richardson, Sherron Mahs, Elizabeth Sherriel Cook, Angie Fowler; uncles, Chris Cook, Greg Fowler; several cousins also survive.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents Doris and Ray Cook, George Randall Callihan,  Kathleen Lumsden, and Peggy Jaynes.

Rayshell’s love for her family and her strength through adversity will be remembered by all who knew her. She will be deeply missed.

The family will receive friends at Deliverance Center Full Gospel Church in Griffin on Saturday, July 11, 2026, at 1PM.  A celebration of life service will follow at the church at 2PM.

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  1. Mark and Betty Ann Guild says:

    Such a sweet soul has entered Heaven’s gates. Rest in peace sweet girl.

  2. Rayshell was such a beautiful young soul. I still see her as this little girl with black fingernails and goth clothing. She will surely be missed. Praying for Jerry and his girls.

  3. Rayshell was one of my very best friends growing up. I have so many wonderful memories that I think about often. We lost touch as we got older and went our separate ways in life but anytime we checked in on each other it was like no time passed at all. Thats a truly special kind of friendship. I will miss her dearly!

  4. Love you little sista!

  5. So sorry for your loss, she will live on through her beautiful girls. Prayers for her family and friends.

  6. My prayers are with you all! I know we haven’t seen one another in a while but my love for you all is still strong! I am so sorry for yalls loss!!

  7. She was a very special person growed up with her she was like a little sister to me, she definitely will be missed

  8. Anita Jones and David Dobson says:

    Anita Jones and David Dobson and family

  9. So many memories, you were my big sis and meant so much to all of our family. You will be missed. I pray we will see you on the other side.

  10. I am so sorry about this devastating loss for your family. I met Stacey, Randall and Rayshell at homeschool groups years ago.She was beautiful and vibrant. I know our paths never crossed again after those years. My heart breaks for you all and I will be praying for you that God will comfort you as only He can do.

  11. Sending my deepest condolences to the family❤️

  12. Rayshell was so Fun From my Early Days from getting to know her from Rock springs Church to The Skating Rink to the Recreation Parks while we skateboard In Our Emo Punk Days…I Still Remember When she Gave us all Sesame Street Names I was Grover 😂🙏 She could always make someone Laugh…She will Truly Be Missed My Prayers go out to the whole Family…She was one of the Greatest Hearts ♥️ I Ever got to know 🌹💐

  13. Rayshell was an absolute beautiful person inside and out. Sometimes you can just look at a person and know they are special. She was always so kind to me and I will never forget that about her. I’m sending many hugs to the Family and will keep you in my prayers.♥️🙏♥️

  14. Rest easy girl, you was a beautiful soul. May God be with your daughters during this time 😕

  15. My favorite little goth, best friend, beautiful soul, you will be missed dearly. You never met a stranger clearly from these messages. I know you saved me for sure. You rest easy sweet girl, we Love you!

  16. Stacy and Jeff, I am so very sorry for your loss. You and her girls are in my prayers. 🙏

  17. Scott, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. May God comfort and bless you and your family.

  18. I met you through my husband’s work. You were so sweet and so easy to talk to. You never met a stranger, just friends. I only knew you for a short time, but you left such a big impression.God be with your sweet family. I’ll see you again someday ❤️

  19. Rayshell, you were our first Babygirl, Uncle Greg and I love you so much. You were definitely my mini me, you are so missed already, I’m finding it so hard to let you go, I still hear your voice, your laughter, your smartass response that sounds so much like me. As I sit here writing this with tears running down my face so hard that I can’t even see, and I’m gasping for breath because I’m crying so hard, I know I told you that I loved you and I know you knew how much we loved you but this is so hard. We will always have a whole in our hearts just from missing you. We will love and miss you always Babygirl, and until we meet again, love you sweet girl❤️

  20. Rayshell 💗

    You are one of the most encouraging friends that I have ever had. Encouragement is clearly one of your strongest gifts. You made an effort to stay in touch with me throughout the years. We had a wonderful conversation just last year. I read back through that conversation and other messages from you over the years, and your kindness is radiant. I will always remember your baby shower when you were pregnant with Addyson, because your shower was the very first baby shower that I ever attended. I am so glad that I got to host your Mary Kay party at my house. Your girls are exceptionally beautiful, and I am praying for them, for your husband, and your parents. I know you are in the presence of our Lord Jesus where we will meet again. 🩷✝️

  21. Rayshell will always be my sister from another mister. We grew up together, lived life together, and although we hadn’t seen each other in quite some time, any time we talked it was like no time had passed at all. She was such a beautiful soul and the world got a little darker when she left us. She will always live on in my heart and memories. Prayers for her entire family, especially Jerry and the girls. Ill miss you forever, but ill see you later, I love you RayRay 🖤

  22. I met Rayshell at work. She was a very good friend and always had my respect. Any time either of us had a problem we know we had someone to talk to. We ended up having a kinda father daughter type a friendship that I’m going to miss very much. My love and condolences go to Jerry and her daughters and wish they didn’t have to go through this. She will be forever missed ❤.

  23. I remember the great times I share at my lake house with her and faamily. So sorry for the beautiful loss.

  24. Love and prayers sent, Mack and Kay McDaniel.

  25. I miss you my sweet, loving, adorable friend ❣️💔
    You are EVERYWHERE at my work and at home. I read your notes everyday .
    You will FOREVER in my heart ❤️
    I LOVE YOU ❣️ Janet and Mae🐾

  26. My thoughts are with you. Praying for the family and friends. May God be with you


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