Melanee Alaine Barilleaux passed away peacefully on October 23, 2019 surrounded by family and friends. She was born to Joseph and Joyce Carter on November 11, 1965 in San Jose, California. She grew up in sunny California until her family moved to Idaho in 1974. She then moved to Oregon and then back to Idaho. She gave birth to her first son Robby and then moved with her family to Colorado. On moving back to Idaho she married Mike Lenartz and raised her other two sons Joseph and Brian. She worked at both Paul's and Simplot and always strived for the best for her family. She enjoyed decorating cakes and loved doing crafts. Her favorite time was summer so she could enjoy BBQ's with friends and family. On November 11, 2011 she married the love of her life Adrian Barilleaux. They enjoyed riding motorcycles together, singing in many different venues karaoke and live music. They had many wonderful Pug dogs that she adored and loved as her "kids." She always enjoyed the Fourth of July and Christmas. She was preceded in death by her parents Joseph and Joyce Carter. She is survived by her husband Adrian Barilleaux; sister Joy (Steve) Ferguson; brother Joseph (DeeAnn) Carter; and sister Romona Carter; her sons: Robby (Heather) Carter, Joseph (Janelle) Collins, Brian (Kandy) Collins and Adrian Barrilleaux Jr; grandchildren: Josh, Zoe, Brendan, David, Destin, Camron, Blake, Blain, and Katira; and an adopted daughter Shawna Morris. A memorial of Melanee's life will be held at the Nampa Church of Christ on Monday, November 11 at 2:00 PM and a Celebration of Life meal will follow.
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