Melissa J. Taylor

PAULDING – Melissa J. Taylor, 67, of Paulding, passed away at 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born October 6, 1959, in Paulding to the late Don and D. Jean (Wallick) Weible. On January 9, 1993, she married Robert Taylor, who survives in Napoleon.

Other survivors include six children: Kendra (Eric) Swander of Scott, Troy (Laurel) Thompson of North Vernon, IN, Kayla Taylor of Van Wert, Margot (Jesse) Wallace of Scott, Victoria Taylor of MI, and Laura Hopper of Celina; thirteen grandchildren; one great-grandchild; two sisters: Michelle (Robin) Oller of Sherwood and Monica Lloyd of Defiance; and a brother-in-law, Tim Sullinger of PA.

In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by a sister, Meda Sullinger; and a brother-in-law, Gary Lloyd.

Melissa was a homemaker. She was a devoted wife to her husband and a proud, loving mom to her children and mawmaw to her grandchildren. She was also a loving “Momma” to the Wetzel MC family.

Funeral services will begin at 12:00 p.m., Monday, October 12, 2026, at HEITMEYER FUNERAL HOME, Oakwood with Rev. Terry Porter officiating. Burial will follow in Prairie Chapel Cemetery, Oakwood. A visitation will be held from 12 to 6 p.m. on Sunday and 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Monday at the funeral home.

Memorial donations may be made to Van Wert Salvation Army: Christmas for Kids.

Condolences may be expressed at www.loveheitmeyer.com