Frances Taylor Merchant Obituary
The passing of Frances Taylor Merchant of Cloverdale, Virginia leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on July 3, 2025 at the age of 87. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Frances Taylor Merchant or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Frank Taylor and Marie Taylor; her husband Bernard Merchant; her children, Doretha Smith and Steven Merchant; and her son-in-law Robert Smith.
She is survived by: her children, Syvonnie Preston of Virginia Beach, VA and Cynthia; her sisters, Beatrice Jones of Springfield, VA. and Jackie Taylor of Springfield, VA.; her grandchildren, Diana Merchant of Woodbridge, VA, Vanessa Saunders-Green (Jamaw) of Winchester, VA, Melissa Saunders of Blue Ridge, VA and Derek Smith of Charlotte, NC; her great grandchildren, Xavier Saunders, Isaiah Green, KaMyah Hale and Naomi Green; her sister-in-law Anna Merchant; and her friend Serenity. She is also survived by loving nieces, nephews, cousins, and cherished friends.
