Brenda Jane Melancon, 59, of Kountze, formerly of Nederland, passed away on Thursday, February 26, 2015 surrounded by her family. She was born October 10, 1955 in Port Arthur, the first child to Earl and Anite (Bourque) Juneau. She was married to her forever love, Billy, for forty-two years.

Brenda loved her family, her home, her horse, the Hill Country of Texas and its beautiful wildflowers, and the outdoors in general. She had an unquenchable thirst for learning and loved to read. If she had a question about anything, she researched and studied it until she found the answer. She was a source of help and encouragement to all, and the caretaker of countless people who crossed her path throughout the years. Never one to focus on herself, she was adamant that she didn’t want a fuss made about her. If you were not aware of Brenda’s illness, then her plan was a success! She lived life on her own terms, yet always put the needs of others first, and her smile could light up a room.

Brenda is survived by her husband, Billy Melancon of Kountze; sons, Duane Melancon of Kountze and Craig Melancon and wife, Carisa of Silsbee; grandchildren, Colby, Chloe, Kiley and Jacob; her mother, Anite Juneau of Nederland; cousin Harry Hebert of Kountze, whom she cared for as a son; brothers, Mike Juneau of Nederland, Don Juneau and wife, Lisa and Chris Juneau and wife, Paula; sister, Sharon Williams and husband, Mike, all of Orange; and numerous nephews, nieces, family and friends. She is preceded in death by her father, Earl Juneau.

Funeral Services will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 1, 2015 at Melancon’s Funeral Home in Nederland. A gathering of family and friends will be held on Saturday, February 28, 2015 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., with a Scriptural Rosary beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions may be made in Brenda’s memory to the Hardin County Angels, P.O. Box 1150 Kountze, TX 77625.