With deepest sorrow we at Henryhand Funeral Home regret to announce the passing of Georgia Louise Taft-Shivers, 67, wife of Keith Shivers, of Salters, SC, who passed away on Wednesday, August 19, 2026.

Life Reflections

"I fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith." – 2 Timothy 4:7

Mrs. Georgia Louise Taft-Shivers was born March 4th, 1959 in the Bronx, New York at Fordham Hospital to the late George Robert Taft and late Lucille (McBride) Taft. She was called to eternal rest on August 19th, 2026 at MUSC in Florence, South Carolina.

Georgia received her formal education at Evander Childs High School in Bronx, NY, her Bachelor's of Arts degree at the College of New Rochelle, Master's of Science in Early Childhood Education at Mercy College, and a Certificate of Completion in Theological Studies from New York Theological Seminary.

Faith was always a pillar that made up the foundation of Georgia's life. She joined the Gethsemane Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of the Reverend Dr. Torrence Robinson, where she served in myriads of capacities. These included: Choir director of the Angelic Voices, Assistant Sunday School Superintendent, Young Adult Sunday School Teacher, Youth Got Talent committee member, F.O.C.U.S (Freedom Only Comes Under Surrendering) Ministry, Co— Chairperson, Street Outreach Evangelism Member & Drama Ministry Member. Following her years of service at Gethsemane, she was led to serve at First Baptist Church of Harlem, NY under the leadership of the Rev. John C. Davis Sr.. Upon retiring she moved to Salters, SC and became a member of Union Missionary Baptist Church where the Rev. Dr. Franklin D. R. Chandler serves as pastor.

Georgia always believed that it was important that what we believe be accompanied with tangible actions. This is why she always made sure to demonstrate this by volunteering in her local community. She served as a group facilitator for the following organizations: Lee Goodwin Family Shelter Empowerment Support Group, United Bronx Parents Inc., VIP Community Services Men's Residential Facility, Women's Shelter Empowerment Group and a host of many others. Georgia also served as a board member for Gateway Community Development, Inc & was a proud member of the Bronx Branch of the NAACP.

On March 5, 1993, she married the love of her life Keith J. Shivers in the Bronx, NY. They were blessed to experience 33 years of Holy Matrimony. Through this union they were blessed with: 3 sons, Rhashiva Taft, Jabia Taft-Shivers & Amariah Taft-Shivers.

After completion of High School, Georgia began her employment at New York Life Insurance company which stretched over 20+ years. Afterward she made the decision to pursue a career in her lifelong passion of education. She worked for the New York City Department of Education from the year 2002 until she retired in 2024. Here she was able to provide students with the tools and skills that they would carry with them for the rest of their lives.

Georgia was preceded in death by her parents, her sister, Rebecca Taft-McCall, her brother, George Taft Jr. ("Junie"), her niece, Kiniqua Dyvinia Luquae Taft-Thorpe, sister-in-law, Kelly Shivers, and brother-in-law, Howard Strong.

Fond memories will be cherished by her husband, Keith Shiver; children: Rhashiva Taft, Jabia Taft-Shivers, Amariah Taft-Shivers, goddaughter: Jordin Gill, sisters: Bertha Mae Yeadon (Harry), Virginia McBride, Carrie Taft, and brothers: Isiah (James) McBride, and Isaac Robinson Taft, sisters-in-laws: Kim Shivers, brothers-in-law: Reverend Michael Strong, Reverend Kevin Strong, and Kenneth Shivers, and a host of aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

As Georgia would say, "There are some seasons that God is going to have to PULL you through."

I Love You, GOD Bless You.

~Love, Georgia ~

The family is receiving friends and family at 448 Union Church Road, Salters, SC.

All arrangements and professional services have been entrusted to Henryhand Funeral Home of Kingstree, SC. 843-354-2292.