Passed away peacefully into the presence of her Lord and Saviour on 20 August 2022, aged 92 years. Daughter of the late Les and Violet Taylor. Sister of George and Esme Taylor (dec), Russell (dec) and Dulcie Taylor, Nyra and Ted Davies(dec) and Malcolm (dec) and Maureen Taylor. Loved aunty to her nieces and nephews.

A celebration service of Melva's life is to be held at Shiloh Baptist Church, cnr of Dickson and Longview Road, Papamoa on Friday 26 August at 1.30 pm.

The service will be livestreamed. Communications to the Taylor family c/- PO Box 3136, Tauranga.