MAFS expert Mel Schilling dies aged 54
Mel Schilling, beloved MAFS relationship expert, has died aged 54 after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
16°CFRYAR, Jeanette Florence
(nee Henderson)
Born March 11, 1939
in Cleve
Passed peacefully
at Estia Lockleys
on April 7, 2026
Aged 87 years
Beloved wife of
John (deceased)
Much loved mother of
Derryn (deceased),
Bernadine and Bernadette
and Kathryn
Loved and respected
mother-in-law of
Colin, Brian and Peter
Dearest Nanna of
Stuart and Andrew,
Bradley,
Gabrielle and Megan,
Joel and Trent.
Great Nanna of
Logan and Lewis.
Cherished daughter of
Basil and Elva
(both deceased)
Eldest sister of
Nancy, Bruce and Donald
(all deceased)
Sister-in-law to Bill (deceased),
Kath and Marg
Dorothy and Malcolm
(both deceased)
Loved daughter-in-law of
Bob and Gladys
(both deceased)
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Devoted and respected mother of Derryn (deceased)
Loved mother-in-law of Colin
Precious Nanna to Bradley
Together with
Derryn and John again.
***
Much loved mum of Bernadine
Friend and respected mother-in-law to Brian
Dear Nanna to
Stuart and Andrew
Great Nanna to Lewis
Especially proud of your many
achievements and dedication
to the South Australian Netball Association.
You never got us wrong Mum,
You always picked
the right twin!
Reunited with Dad and Derryn
***
Dearly loved mother to Bernadette
Loved mother-in-law of Peter
Darling Nanna to
Gabrielle and Megan
At peace now Mum
Beautiful, treasured memories
***
Deeply loved mother of Kathryn
Precious darling Nanna of
Joel and Trent
And Great Nanna of Logan
My Mother
Respect for your achievements in netball
And the joy it brought you.
Admiration for your
incredible resilience
and strength of character.
My Mum
Forever blessed and grateful for your unwavering
love and support.
Your presence, your beautiful face has long been
a comfort to me
I will miss you deeply.
My Ma
I love you beyond words,
I have always felt your love
And will hold you close always.
Together with my
Dad (“Poppy”)
and dear sister, Derryn.
***
Rest easy Mum,
deservingly at eternal peace.
Bernadine, Bernadette
and Kathryn
***
Thank you to the staff at
Estia Lockleys
for the 10 years of
dedicated care given to Mum.
***
Remembered fondly by many
Privately Farewelled
Funerals Australia Member
Funeral by : Glenelg Funerals
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