Melissa Lynn (Perdue) Vanderveer

Melissa Lynn (Perdue) Vanderveer, age 42 of Red Oak, Texas passed away September 12, 2025. She was born on January 1, 1983 in Fort Worth, Texas and was raised in Red Oak, Texas where she lived her entire life. Melissa graduated from Red Oak High School in 2001, where she also studied cosmetology. It was during these years that she met her high school sweetheart Brandon J. Vanderveer. Their paths led them different directions through the years, but after reuniting, they were married on March 2, 2013 beginning a beautiful life together. Melissa attended Everest College, earning her Associate of Applied Science degree. She worked in various roles throughout her career, but for 16 years she dedicated herself as office manager at the family business of A-All Area Aire. Later, she attended the Training Academy in Ferris to obtain her certification as a CMA, continuing her passion for helping others. Melissa will be remembered for her feisty spirit, bubbly personality, her love for the color teal, and her generous, compassionate heart. She was always willing to lend a hand, give of herself, and brighten someone’s day with her laughter and love. She adored all animals especially her horses, dogs, and longhorn cattle. Melissa loved the simple joys of country life, like lying on hay bales to gaze at the stars. She was also a gun enthusiast, and enjoyed hog hunting wherever she could. Melissa found joy in tending her plants, soaking up the sun at the beach, and getting “all dolled up” to enjoy a night out with her husband at her favorite Dallas restaurant, The Iron Cactus. Melissa cherished the time she spent with family, friends, and loved ones who will forever remember her warmth, her strength, and her beautiful spirit. 
She is preceded in death by her grandparents Tommy and Peggy Perdue; and grandmother Shirley George. 
She is survived by her husband Brandon J. Vanderveer; children: Dustin Ray Perdue, Caitlin and husband Jacob O’Daniel, Kylee Vanderveer, and Kortlynd Vanderveer; father Danny Ray and wife Debbie Perdue; mother Cindy Lou and husband Royce Thomason; brother Justin Thomason; sister in law Holly Thomason; niece Hannah Jo Thomason; grandfather Parker George; grandmother LaDell Perdue; as well as numerous other extended family members and dear friends.

Visitation will be 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Thursday, September 18, 2025 at Green Funeral Home -Red Oak, Texas.

Funeral Service will be 11:00 AM Saturday, September 20, 2025 at the J bar C cowboy church in Palmer, Texas.

Burial to follow at Bells Chapel Cemetery in Rockett, Texas.

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