Melinda G. Knight Obituary
We announce the death of Melinda G. Knight of Bridgeton, New Jersey, who passed away on October 4, 2026, at the age of 75. Melinda will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her father Elwood Taylor; and her siblings, Elwood Taylor Jr., William Taylor, Matthew Taylor, Alice Taylor Jacobs and Shirley Taylor.
She is survived by: her mother Mable Brown Taylor; her brother Isaac Taylor; her siblings-in-law, Carol Taylor, Shirley Taylor and Jessie Jacobs; and her nieces and nephews, Pam Jacobs, Tammy Jacobs, Perl Jacobs, Elwood Taylor, III, Bran Taylor, Isaia Taylor, Charmaine Taylor-West, Shamera Rumph, Shirley Prewitt, Antoine Taylor, Nicholas Taylor, William Taylor, Jr. and Troy Taylor.
Viewing will be held on Friday, October 16th 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Padgett Funeral Home (1107 NJ-77, Bridgeton, NJ 08302). A funeral service will be held on Friday, October 16th 2026 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the same location.
