Grandview, TX – Melanie Suzanne Rice died peacefully at home, after a courageous battle with cancer, on July 10, 2020. She was born on June 30, 1944 in Fort Worth, TX. Preceded in death by her parents Cecil Wilson and Frances Matthews. She is survived by her husband Michael Rice of Grandview, her sons Matthew Minyard of Fort Worth, Andrew Minyard and wife Rena of Milford, Christopher Gipson and wife Lori of White Settlement, bonus daughter Katherine Osio of Grand Prairie, sisters Fradean French of Fort Worth, Teresa Cates of Pantego, Gloria Wilson of Seymore, several grandchildren and great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Melanie was a woman of many talents. She earned her Associate Degree in Mental Health. Most of her working life was spent in sales. Her creative and artistic talents blossomed into several business ventures such as Edible Events, Eclectic Rice retail store, and she was widely known for her wonderful cakes and flowers. A celebration of life will be posted through social media when social gathering restrictions are lifted. In lieu of flowers please send donations to American Cancer Society or a charity of your choosing.
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I’m so sorry for this loss. Melanie was such a sweet and caring soul. I know she will be missed by many. My love and prayers go out to you all 💔
Our thoughts, prayers and all our love is with Melanie and her family during this most difficult time.
The world lost a beautiful soul today. Melanie was always smiling and ready to have fun. My sympathies tonMike and her family.
She was an amazing woman, and always treated me like family when I was in high school with Chris.
She will be missed
Love,
The Lombardo’s
So sorry to hear of your Mother’s passing Chris and bonus daughter Kate. Cancer is a horrible disease and I hope you find some comfort in knowing she is no longer suffering. Big hugs to all of your families!!
Sail on, lovely Melanie. Will always be grateful for the beautiful teas and receptions for my special events, the comfort you offered when I lost Daddy, and most particularly, your encouraging presence on the transplant unit when Michael and I were at Cooks for so long.
We love you.
Christi and Michael French
I’m so sorry to read this right now! I only know Chris, whom I love so much, and I called Melanie, “other Mama” for a bit!
My heart aches for all of her children and Michael and all of her family!
She was your bonus Mother, Kate and the love you had for one another was such an inspiration!
Prayers of comfort, strength, and peace to all of you🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻♥️
I’m so sorry to read this right now! I only know Chris, whom I love so much, and I called Melanie, “other Mama” for a bit!
My heart aches for all of her children and Michael and all of her family!
She was your bonus Mother, Kate and the love you had for one another was such an inspiration!
Prayers of comfort, strength, and peace to all of you🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻♥️
Melanie was a talented beautiful lady. I am so sorry to see her leave this earth but I am glad she is pain free and perfect now. Love to all especially her Husband and 3 sons Matt , Drew and Chris.
Sending love and hugs to all of Aunt Melanie’s family and friends.
XXOO
The sweetest lady I ever met. Honoured to have been allowed to call her Mamma.
Love to all from across the pond.
Mamma, you will be sorely missed x x 🧡💚❤💙💜💛
Heartfelt Sympathy to the Family and Friends of Beautiful Melanie. Our hearts are filled with sorrow here in Hawaii.
Rest in Paradise, dear friend.
Aloha!
Sorry to hear of her passing. Condolences to all her family and friends. It was a blessing to have met her. She always welcomed us during the holidays with her wonderful hospitality, and gifted us when nothing was ever expected from her. A beautiful and strong woman, she will be missed. Many prayers. Love always, the Rayfords.
Melanie was such a joy to all of us who knew her. Mike, your classmates send our love and we too will miss your beautiful loving wife. Our love goes out to you and your family and I wish that I was closer to give you all hugs. Blessings, Paula McClung Camp
Melanie was one of the most nurturing and caring employees that I have ever known. After she left her position at All Saints , I lost touch with her. About 2 years ago we ran into each other at Costco in Fort Worth. We caught up and became FB friends. I am so sad to learn that she has left us. My condolences to the family. You have an angel watching over you now.
We send our deepest sympathy and condolences to Mike and all of their family and friends.
Mike and Melanie are a great example of love bringing happiness and blessings to their life and all those who know them.
Doug and Sandy Brown
We’re sorry to lose Melanie. She made cousin Mike so happy. She’ll be missed by so many. God bless y’all.
Love,
Gary and Janet (Hopper) Smith
To Mike and family,
I’m very sorry for your loss. Melanie will be missed by so many people.
God bless you all.
Gary & Janet (Hopper)Smith
We are sorry to hear about Melanie passing away. She was a bright light in this sometimes troubled world. I am sure heaven is having a ball with her up there!
God bless all her family .
Mike, I am so sorry for your sorrow.
Be strong. God is in control.
Love to all,
My love to the sweet family who is missing Melanie right now. I pray that the wonderful memories you made throughout the years are comforting you. Rest In Peace, lovely Melanie. You left a beautiful legacy in this world.♥️
She was simply a beautiful soul, and always with a warm heart and this big beautiful smile. I will cherish knowing her, and the great times we had together. She is now at piece, and with our Father, but will still be so missed by us all. Much love and blessings for the Family.
We are grieving the loss of such a beautiful and wonderful woman. My heart especially aches for Michael, Matt, Drew, Chris, Fradean, and Terry. My mother, Tee Hamilton, has lost not only a 1st cousin, but one of her very best friends! I know there is a party going on in Heaven. Until we meet again, Beautiful Melanie, I love you.
As sad as I am for the loss of sweet Melanie, I’m also rejoicing she is in the arms of of Lord & Savior, pain free & soaring through Heaven! I feel blessed to have known such a beautiful lady…. inside & out! Love & prayers for you all. May God’s grace strengthen you all as you go through this difficult time. RIP Melanie! 🙏💜☮️✝️
Dear Family. May God bless each of you as you journey on in life remembering the gift we were all given in our precious Melanie. She was a joyful, kind, loving, giving Friend. I am thankful our paths crossed in NC a long time ago and then this year as I was reunited with her. She made a huge impact on my life and I loved her. Love to you all.
So sorry to learn of Melanie’s passing. I did not know her very long but I learned to appreciate her wonderful talent, and she was one of the sweetest individual I have ever met! She certainly earned her wings and now resides with Jesus. My prayers for large group of family and friends she left behind. 🙏♥️😇