Melba Jean Taylor

McMinnville, TN resident and Warren County, TN native Melba Jean Taylor, age 80, was born January 17, 1937 and died October 12, 2017 at her residence following an extended illness. Retired from Ferodo America and a member of Dayspring Community Church, she was the daughter of the late Calvin and Pauline Rains Hall. She was married to Freddy B. Taylor who preceded her in death on February 10, 2015. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by two sons, Bruce Glenn and Greg Glenn; and brother, Curtis Rains. She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Rhonda and Darrell Hillis of McMinnville and Denise and Tim Newby of McMinnville; step-daughter, Belinda Lance of Manchester, TN, three grandchildren, Mandy Norris and husband Craig, Nicolette Newby, and Chase Newby all of McMinnville; three great-grandchildren, Caleb Norris, Jacob Norris, and Emma Norris all of McMinnville; two nieces, Lena Sharpe and Kristy Johnson both of McMinnville; and nephew, Johnny Rains of McMinnville. Funeral service will be held at 12:00 p.m. Saturday, October 14, 2017 in High’s Chapel with Johnny Newby officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. View Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service Saturday at High’s. Online condolences may be made at www.highfuneralhome.com High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.