Melani Louise Edwards

Melani was a good and loyal friend who loved hard and fought even harder. She wasn’t afraid to speak her mind to anyone, and when she was mad, everyone knew it. Her mother gave her the name “Fire-Eater,” and it fit her perfectly. Beneath that tough exterior, though, was a soft and loving heart.

She loved her family deeply. Her home was always open to those in need, and she often took in people who needed a hand up. Her dogs were her other children, and she loved them just as fiercely.

A hippie at heart, Melani embraced her Native American heritage and loved music—from the Beatles and Cat Stevens to contemporary artists.

It was no surprise that when Melani was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, she fought like hell. Her fighting spirit gave her family precious extra time with her—time to tell her how deeply she was loved.

Melani is survived by Jeff Edwards; her children, Erin Patterson and family, and Nicholas Armstead; her grandchildren, Raquel and Angelina Ronquillo; and countless other beloved family members.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Marilyn F. Hogue and Don L. Hogue, and her siblings, Ellen Leslie Hogue and David L. Hogue.

She will be remembered for her fierce spirit, her generous heart, and the love she gave so freely.

A Graveside Service will be held at Resurrection Cemetery, 7500 W Britton Rd, Oklahoma City, OK 73132, US, on November 16, 2026, at 10:00 am.