Eva Mae McHargue Taylor, 87, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully October 16, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born October 28, 1932 in Iredell County, N.C., the daughter of the late George Allen McHargue and Susan Anna Link McHargue.

She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband of 58 years, Wayne Taylor; brothers, Harvey McHargue, L.G. McHargue and J.M. McHargue; and sisters, Lorene Tucker and Lessie Jordan.

Eva loved Wheel of Fortune, was an avid bowler and loved doing crossword puzzles. She enjoyed spending time outside in her yard planting flowers and loved to see great granddaughter, Rylee, come to her pool and swim. She worked for Hedrick Manufacturing and she owned Statesville Computer.

Left to cherish her memory are her son, Jerry Wayne Taylor; daughters, Lynne Taylor Barringer and Dianne Taylor (Rodney); granddaughter, Brittany Lynne Williams (Darren); one great grandchild, Rylee Lynne Williams; and numerous other loving family and friends.

A visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday, October 19, 2020, at Nicholson Funeral Home, 135 E. Front Street, Statesville, NC 28677.

A funeral will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, October 20, 2020, at Nicholson Funeral Home with Pastor Cokie Bristol officiating. Interment will follow in Iredell Memorial Gardens in Statesville, N.C.

The family would like to thank the Visiting Angels, Ericka Guincho and Peggy Rumple, and Gordon Hospice House for their compassionate care of Eva.

Nicholson Funeral Home is serving the family.