Melanie Cleta (Pardee) House
Melanie Cleta House, of Independence, Missouri, passed away Tuesday March 22, 2022. She was 75 years of age.
Melanie was born March 8, 1947, in Kansas City, Missouri the daughter of James and Francis (Bradley) Pardee, the oldest of 4 children.
Melanie was a lover of music, all music, a tremendous vocalist and played a mean 12 string guitar to back it up, music was always in her home. She was a wonderful mother and grandmother, some also say the best cook there ever was, a true “Domestic Engineer”. Melanie could be known to be old school and maybe a little stubborn. She worked hard and loved harder. Melanie was a chocoholic and was known to always have a sweet treat. She was a fantastic lady and will be deeply missed.
Melanie is survived by her husband, Franklin House; children, Kimberly (Rosa Hernandez) Smith, Ronald (Kelly) Smith, Monica (Steven) McBride; stepson, Shawn House; siblings, Sherry (Larry) Hoskins, Gail Pardee; 4 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. She is preceded in death by her parents, James and Francis Pardee; brother, Herbert Pardee, and stepson, Shane House.
A memorial visitation will be held Monday March 28, 2022, at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Family will greet guest between the hours of 6-8 pm.