Marie L. Traylor was born to the late Harvey Traylor and Marie Clack Traylor.

She attended Burkeville High School, where she graduated as Valedictorian in 1990. She went on to attend Stephen F. Austin University, where she received her degree in accounting. From there, Marie moved to Lufkin, Texas and worked as a purchasing specialist for Angelina College. Marie loved sports and her favorite football team was the Dallas Cowboys. Marie loved her family and close friends dearly.

Marie accepted Christ in her life at a young age and was a faithful member of Goodwill Missionary Baptist Church.

Marie was preceded in death by her father, Harvey Traylor; mother, Marie Clack Traylor; brothers, Henry Lee Traylor, Anderson Traylor, Clarence Traylor, Sr., Harvey Traylor, Jr., and Curtis Ray Traylor.

Marie leaves to cherish her memories: one brother, Mark Traylor, Sr.; other sisters and brothers; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.