Melinda was given reprieve from a long fought battle with cancer peacefully in her home on Sunday, January 29th. She is preceded in death by her parents Ed Guilzon and Emily Jean Linder. She is survived by her husband of 38 years, George Tamez, her son Ethan Tamez and his girlfriend Devon Jones, her son Chris Tamez and his wife Ashlynn Tamez, and her granddaughter, Penelope Rose Tamez of Houston, TX, as well as her brother and sister-in-law, Mike and Glenda Rowland of Farmerville, Louisiana and many dear in-laws, cousins, and extended family members.
Leigh was the embodiment of kindness, joy, faith, strength, and abundant love. She was a light to those who knew her and according to her two sons, made even the smallest of things, like making ice tea, magical. Her laugh was infectious, her touch tender. Her love was welcoming and wholehearted.
She enjoyed spending summers in Padre Island where she met her life-long love and husband, George. They shared a life built on a foundation of God’s love, and she lived with gratitude and enduring faith until she was granted God’s mercy last week. Her husband, her sons, her dog, Jack, and her Penny Rose were the greatest joys of her life. A simple night at home watching movies with those she loved was her perfect evening. She treasured all her roles as - Devoted Wife, Mother, and Grandmother (Mimi) - and she greeted each with a smile and so much warmth. We will see her in every sunflower, calm breeze, and beautiful sunny day- for she was and will always be our sunshine.
A visitation for Melinda will be held Monday, February 6, 2023 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at Memorial Oaks Funeral Home, 13001 Katy Fwy, Houston, TX 77079. A funeral service will occur Monday, February 6, 2023 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM, 13001 Katy Fwy, Houston, TX 77079. A committal service will occur Monday, February 6, 2023 from 3:00 PM to 3:30 PM, 13001 Katy Fwy, Houston, TX 77079. A reception will occur Monday, February 6, 2023 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM, 13001 Katy Fwy, Houston, TX 77079.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.memorialoaksfunerals.com for the Tamez family.
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