Melana Sue Mendez, 61, of Sweet Home passed away Friday.
She was born March 5, 1955 in Oregon City to Ulys Alore and Margie Mae (Leach) Asher.
She lived in Jefferson for 30 years before moving to Sweet Home.
Melana was a homemaker, wife and mother.
She enjoyed gardening and camping. She loved animals.
Melana is survived by daughters: Corinna Bravo, Carita M. Mendez; siblings: Joel Asher, Patti Bentley, JoEllen Odle, Wendy Beachum, Sue Wilson, Laura Maundson; and six grandchildren: Alexis Rutter, Raini Broughton, Alea Bravo, Bailey Broughton, Andrea Bravo, Thaddias Berdnicov.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Jesus Mendez; brother Frankie Kurtz; and sisters Laurie Anne Asher and Donna Asher.
Sweet Home Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements.
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