Melannie Jean Brown passed away on August 23, 2025 at the age of 43. She was born in Fort Worth TX.

Melannie had a joy for life and everyone around her. She was a devoted mother and everything she worked for and accomplished was for her sons.

She loved trying new things even if she was afraid. She wanted to show her boys to never let fear or uncertainty prevent you from living your best life.

She loved animals, nature and anything she could find beauty in.

She took great pride in her work, but her most favorite thing was spending time with Miguel and her sons, especially going to church on Sunday with Miguel and Draven.

She was immensely proud of all three of her sons and each of their individual accomplishments. She will be missed by many.

Melannie is survived by her partner Miguel Jimenez of Fredericksburg TX; sons Richard Bouse, Zachary Bouse, and Draven Rodgers; sister Melissa Hazer of Kerrville TX, brother Robert "Bobby" Brown of Fredericksburg TX, Aunt Kandis Stovall-Gorneau; Nieces and nephews Taryn Valentine, Rebecca McLaughlin, Kenneth Juenke, Brynliegh Brown. As well as an extensive adopted family throughout Fredericksburg , Kerrville and San Antonio.

She is preceded in death by her mother Toni Crossan Valentine.

A celebration of her life will be announced at a later date.

There is a Go Fund Me for her boys: "Melannie Brown, monkey waitress".