Melanie Mae Manard Taylor

Birth date: Sep 21, 1943 Death date: Nov 2, 2018

Melanie Mae Manard Taylor passed away on Friday, November 2, 2018 in Mandeville, LA. She was born on September 21, 1943 in New Orleans, as the eldest child and only daughter to the late Robert Lynn Manard, Jr. and Marguerite Caste Read Obituary

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Kim Lewis Swanger

227w ago

I knew her as Melanie Sullivan. We were both realtors and on the board of a real estate investment group. She was such a good friend and big sister and never ever said anything negative to me or put me down. I went back to New Orleans for a visit in 1995 and stayed at her house on the bayou. She could find the absolute best real estate to buy or buy and flip. Makes sense why I could never find her since she had a new last name.

Melanie, if I had known about your illness and passing I would have been there! My mother had the same illness. My sincerest condolences, however belated, to all of her family. You were indeed blessed to have her as a part of your lives. May the God of all comfort continue to embrace you and be with you.

Ruth Beron

358w ago

Just today I noticed a mass in memory of Melanie at St. Matthew the Apostle in River Ridge on Wed, 1/2/2019. It was the first I’d heard of her passing. Melanie attended East Jefferson with my husband, Billy Beron (who passed away suddenly May 2017). The couple of times I met Melanie she was very friendly and had a beautiful personality. Ironically, I met Johnny several years ago when I worked for one of his associates (Mike Babin). Additionally, Bill and I purchased the house on Jane Ct. in River Ridge from Melanie about 27 years ago - I believe it had been her parents’ home at one time. Bill always spoke kindly about Melanie when telling EJ stories!
My sincere condolences to Johnny her children and the family. God bless.
Ruth Beron

David Martin

364w ago

I will always cherish Melanie's smile, her warm greeting, her genuineness. She was exactly who you saw. And, omg, could she cook - and she enjoyed every minute of the process - such a gracious and warm hostess. I first met her when she and Johnny were dating - well over 20 years ago. They gave each other space; they respected each other and it was clear that they would be good together and respect each other's individuality. My memories of Melanie will always be of that person. Bless you, Melanie. David Martin

Terrie Hughes

365w ago

Melanie was a beautiful person inside and out. She always encouraged you to be your best. She was always there to listen and help. She will be sadly missed. My prayers and thoughts are with her family at this most difficult time. May God Bless her beautiful soul. Terrie Hughes

Toni Hawkins

365w ago

I just found out about the passing of Melanie. I am soooooo deeply saddened to hear this. I so wanted to go and visit her, but it was just too hard being that my Mom is on the same path. Alzheimer's is an awful, cruel disease. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Sullivan, and Taylor family.
I first met Melanie when she was at Weber when Barbara Capdeville introduced her as her Broker. Even a quick introduction to Melanie left a lasting memory with her jovial personality, knowledge, wit, smile, and laugh. At the encouragement of Barbara Capdeville, I became a licensed Realtor in 1995, and went to work with Barbara. In 1999, Barbara Capdeville merged her business with this little Company that I new mainly for their Commercial division called Stirling Properties. To my surprise, there was a Residential where our new Broker would be Melanie. I was excited, as I already knew our new broker. Unfortunately I had been in a car wreck and spent years having surgeries and recoveries. When I was ready to come back, I came in with a new Broker license. Melanie welcomed me with open arms. She introduced me to all her hand picked agents. It wasn't like a workplace, it was more like a family with Melanie as the head. Melanie was a Real Estate encyclopedia, our boss, our friend. She encouraged all of us, stood by all of us, ate with us, drank with us (our final Fridays were the greatest), had parties with us (no other companies had parties like our Christmas parties), and most of all led us to be the best we could be. Melanie was the glue that kept us all together building friendships that last forever, where I met one of my dearest best friends, Terrie Hughes. Yes, Melanie even had me winning awards. I will always love her, always cherish the memories, and always be thankful to Johnny for sharing such an awesome lady with all of us.

Skip Weber

365w ago

Melanie was an agent, a trainer, a manager, an adviser, and a dear friend of mine and my father's at our real estate company. She was independent and strong and always had a unique point of view. When discussing an issue, it was fun to see her come up with an idea totally different from the majority - and it was usually a great one.
Her agents adored her. She was straight with them and did not beat around the bush. She led by example and always had a great attitude. She was uplifting.
I didn't know until this week that she was a cheerleader, homecoming queen, and Miss East Jefferson, but it comes as no surprise. She was genuine and likable.
I am sick that I have plane tickets already purchased to visit grandchildren for a birthday and will miss her services. She was the kind of friend that you want to say a proper good bye to and not let the occasion slip past. We have lost a great one.