Rosetta Durant-Taylor

ROSETTA (DURANT) TAYLOR, the sixth of seven children—Clifton, Irvin, Leroy, Delores Caeser, Cleavon, and Michael Durant—was born to Tom and Dorothy Mae (McDowell) Durant on Sunday, January 17, 1960, in Baltimore, Maryland, at Baltimore City Hospital. She was an early honor roll student at James Monroe Elementary School, where she was considered by some to be a “teacher’s pet”. So much so that she often assisted them even after school hours. Rosetta attended Harlem Park Junior High School, continuing her honor roll student status. In 1975, she entered the newly built Southwestern Senior High School, where she was a student athlete. She participated in Southwestern’s Upward Bound College Prep Program (hosted at Gilman), as well as being a member of the badminton team. In 1978, Rosetta graduated from Southwestern with honors. She began dating Reynard Taylor, a longtime friend from West Baltimore, who would later become her husband. She enrolled at Morgan State, where she decided to conclude her collegiate studies. Rosetta entered the workforce, initially working at Orange Julius in Mondawmin Mall. She later transitioned into the finance industry, working at Metro Money Exchange, and eventually into corporate banking at Bank of America. She spent over 20 years as a teller at Bank of America, beginning at Westview Mall, and ending at Reisterstown Road Plaza. After briefly considering a career in medical data entry, Rosetta returned to finance. She concluded her 13-year employment with Wells Fargo in Pikesville, where she served as Head Teller. Rosetta loved spending time with family, listening to music, watching movies, and creating artwork. She also enjoyed playing sports, board games, baking with her grandchildren, and taking road trips. But, most of all she loved the Lord! Her acts of compassion and servitude are far too many to name and number. Rosetta was a beloved individual, known for her beautiful smile, kind heart, wittiness, and ability to find humor in even the most challenging situations. She was intelligent, caring, and always saw the best in people. Rosetta entered Abraham’s bosom, Wednesday, October 23, 2024. She patiently awaits her husband, Reynard Taylor Sr.; their four children, Reyvan, Reynard Jr., Rashard, and Randolph; daughter-in-law, Kiara Taylor; five grandchildren, Noah, Kaniel, Selah, Ezra, and Amari Taylor; two siblings, Delores Caeser and Michael Durant; and a host of sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, cousins, nieces, nephews, and loved ones. She cherished her family and friends and will deeply be missed until reunited

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Rosetta Durant-Taylor

January 17, 1960 - October 23, 2024