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.
Aged 85 years, passed away suddenly on 5/01/2026.
Daughter of Charlie & Betsy Coward.
Loved sister to Mandy & Rodger (dec).
Dearly loved wife of Kenneth James (dec).
Much loved mum and mother-in-law to
David & Jane, Natalie & Nic, Megan & Tony,
Christopher & Melanie and Alison.
Loved nana to Rosie, Jarrad, Grace,
Finn, Riley, Charlie, Imogen, Cain,
Marco and Christian.
She lived for her family and friends
and will be sadly missed by all.
Sincere thanks to SAAS paramedics and
Royal Adelaide Hospital Emergency & ICU Staff.
Funeral by : Charles Berry & Son
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