Ertie Taylor McCoy, daughter of the late John Matthew Taylor Sr. and Eula Jane Houunsby Taylor, was born on June 30, 1929 in Baltimore, Maryland. After a brief illness, she departed this on January 27, 2009 at BonSecours Hospital. She received her education through the Baltimore public school system where she was a memeber of the track team. During her early years she worked in various factories in the Baltimore area. Her fond love for children led her to open a licensed child day care in her home for many years, where some of the kids became a part of her family. She even went on to tutor some of theneighborhood kids and would always encourage them to do well in school. During the summer months, Ertie instilled in children how to earn money "spend some and save some", by selling frozen cups. Prior to her illness, she performed clerical work for the Department of Aging in Baltimore City. She met and married William James McCoy deceased and into this union were born two children Steven deceased and Sharon. Ertie was an active member at Sharon Baptist Church, where she enjoyed singing on the Inspirational choir and Mass Choir. She served diligently, loyal with the Constance Moore Scholarship Committee and was committed to help where ever she could be of service. She was in charge of securing the hostees for the concert which is held in February. She enjoyed fishing, shopping, traveling, watching western and karate movies especially with Jim Kelly. she also enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She had a passion for dogs. She owned many but her favorite was Nippy. She had a fond interested in learning about moderate technology. She always opened up her home, and one could always count on Ertie for words of wisdom and encouragement. Ertie was proceded in death by two brothers, John M. Taylor and Isadore S. Taylor. She leaves to mourn one daughter Sharon F. McCoy, Morsell A. Baker Jr. and Danielle D. Baker; two great-grandchildren, Keara A. Gordon, and Emerald S. gordon; nine nieces; six nephews; a devoted friend Frances Bland, and a host of great-great-great-nieces and nephews, relatives, and friends.