LAKEPORT, Calif. – Melanie Marie Hanson passed away unexpectedly on Oct. 17, 2016, at her home in Lakeport.

She was born on Aug. 11, 1955, in Hot Springs, Ark. She lived in the bay area before moving to Lake County in 1968.

Melanie was preceded in death by her husband, Henry (Hank); parents, Clifford and Annie Mae Maner; brother, Clifford Randall Maner; and her beloved dog, Huggles.

She is survived by her two sisters, Nancy Betley of Lincoln, Calif., and Tami (Forrest) Stogner of Kelseyville, Calif., and several nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary in Lakeport on Friday, Nov. 11, at 2 p.m.

Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com .