Melinda Lee Grote, 64, of Bowling Green, died Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, at her home.
 A private visitation will be held for the family. Cremation rites are under the direction of Bibb-Veach Funeral Homes and Crematory in Bowling Green.
 Melinda was born Oct. 11, 1960, in Louisiana, Mo., to Philip and Mary Emma (Hooton) Brown. She was united in marriage to Ronnie Grote on Valentine’s Day, 2020 in Cyrene, Mo. He died earlier on Sept. 28, 2021.
 Surviving are her mother; children, Jennifer (Jason) Eisenhower of Duncanville, Alabama, Ryan Fiedler (Steven Schiller) of Gary, Indiana, and Sarah Smith of Cyrene; grandchildren, Ashtyn Eisenhower, Mason Eisenhower, Emma Smith, and Gunner Smith; great-grandchild, Elijah Nuspl; siblings, Debbie (Sandra)Brown-Precure of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Rita Brown of Bowling Green, and Leslie Brown of Bowling Green; nephew, Colton Brown; and several cousins and extended family members.
 Her father; husband; and grandparents, died earlier.
 Melinda grew up and lived in Cyrene her entire life. She was a 1979 graduate of Clopton High School. Following school, Melinda dedicated herself to raising her children until they were grown. Once her children were grown Melinda spent time employed in the kitchen at Clopton School and at the woman’s prison in Vandalia.
 Melinda enjoyed watching TV and shopping in her spare time. She loved spending time with her grandchildren whenever she could.
 Memorials may be made to the family in care of Bibb-Veach Funeral Homes and Crematory.
 Online condolences may be made at www.bibbveach.com.