Nelda Taylor Weaver, 96, passed away May 3, 2023. She was born in Nansemond  County, VA the daughter of the late Joseph Edgar Taylor, Sr. and Bernice Lucy Warthan  Taylor. She was predeceased by her husband, Joshua "J.N." Noah Weaver; and brother,  Joseph E. Taylor, Jr. Over the years, Nelda worked in the cafeteria at Kings Fork Elementary  School and was a manager at Weaver Carpet & Tile. She was a member of Providence  United Methodist Church and the Gray Memorial Sunday School Class. She served on  numerous committees at the church and was a part of the United Methodist Women.

Nelda is survived by her daughter, Faye Marcum, son-in-law Ronnie, her son Edgar R.  Weaver, and her son Thomas M. Weaver, and daughter-in-law Cindy. In addition, she has  five grandchildren and three great grandchildren; Monte, wife Anna, and children Wyatt and  Helena; Casey, wife LeAnna, and their daughter Cayleigh; and Tommy and Cindy's children  Olivia, Noah, and Emily. Nelda has two sisters, Betty T. Weaver and Sue T. Turner; and  numerous nieces and nephews.

Nelda was a favorite of her family and friends. She was a devoted sister to Betty and Sue and they spent most every Sunday afternoon together often playing cards. Her love for children meant she was the go to person for entertaining children. Nelda was quite the seamstress, even making her daughter's wedding gown. She had pizza parties after church for her nieces and nephews. Nelda was known for growing beautiful flowers and instilled a love of flowers in her  children and grandchildren. Most of all, Nelda was known for her kindness and love for her family,  especially her grandchildren.

A funeral service will be held Monday, May 8, 2023 at 3 p.m. at Providence United  Methodist Church with Pastor Lisa Meyers officiating. Further time of fellowship will follow in  the church fellowship hall. The burial will be held Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at 2:30 p.m. at  Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Providence  United Methodist Church, Sanctuary Repair Fund. The address is 3105 Providence Road,  Suffolk, VA 23434. Condolences may be registered online at www.parrfuneralhome.com.