Melva N. Loader passed away Sunday, December 4, 2022 at the Holiday Resorts Health and Rehab in Salina at the age of 92.

She was born February 17, 1930 near Abilene the daughter of Lee and Katie (Burton) Sexton.

On June 26, 1948 she was united in marriage to Dale W. Loader. Melva was a homemaker.

She is survived by her daughters Robin Loader and Michelle Loader and one son, Doug Loader, three granddaughters; Faron Enger, Candi Gwennap, and Jandi Holton, eight great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Dale on March 29, 2020, her parents, a sister Ilene Ross, brother Mervin Sexton, and nieces and nephews.

The family has chosen cremation. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. The family suggest memorials be given to the Good Shepherd Hospice and may be mailed to Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, 414 NW Third St., Abilene, Kansas 67410.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Melva N. Loader passed away Sunday, December 4, 2022 at the Holiday Resorts Health and Rehab in Salina at the age of 92. She was born February 17, 1930 near Abilene the daughter of Lee and Katie (Burton) Sexton. On June 26, 1948 she was united in marriage to Dale W. Loader. Melva was a homemaker. She is survived by her daughters Robin Loader and Michelle Loader and one son, Doug Loader, three granddaughters; Faron Enger, Candi Gwennap, and Jandi Holton, eight great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Dale on March 29, 2020, her parents, a sister Ilene Ross, brother Mervin Sexton, and nieces and nephews. The family has chosen cremation. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. The family suggest memorials be given to the Good Shepherd Hospice and may be mailed to Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, 414 NW Third St., Abilene, Kansas 67410.&nbsp;&nbsp;