Melinda Joy Hooper Eaves

Mrs. Melinda Joy Eaves passed away peacefully surrounded by all of her children on October 5, 2026, at the age of 66. Melinda was born on December 20, 1959, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, to George Jerry Hooper and Joy Mitchell Hooper. Melinda resided in Orange, Texas.

Melinda enjoyed spending time with her family and shopping but especially loved to spend time with her grandkids.

She was preceded in death by her son, Christopher Paul Eaves, her parents, and two brothers, Verbie and Curtis Hooper.

Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, Paul Eaves of Orange, Texas; a son, Christopher LeBleu of Orange, Texas; 7 daughters, Shelly Benson (Rusty) of Thornwell, Lisha Ellis (Chris) of Bridge City, Stephanie Duncan (Josh) of Nederland, Elizabeth Montgomery of Illinois, Bella Montgomery, Carly Montgomery, and Abby Montgomery all of Bridge City, Texas; grandchildren, Destin (Chase), Landen, Jackson, Hayden, Gabriel, Valerie, Connor, and Adlie; a sister, Melissa Louviere (Will) of Moss Bluff; a foster sister, Martha Woods of Gillis; her forever daughter & loving caregiver, Tonja Mae of Orange, TX; 2 great-grandchildren, Kennedi & Cooper; numerous nieces, nephews and godchildren who will forever refer to her as “Nanny” or “Meo”; a host of extended family members, and many friends.

Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at Hixson Funeral Chapel in Moss Bluff. Rev. Fred Brunner will officiate.