Jeanette B. Cheung, 56, of Melbourne, Florida, passed away on August 6, 2025, at Viera Hospital after a courageous hard-fought battle with breast cancer that was first diagnosed in 2013. A devoted wife, mother, and friend, she touched the lives of all who knew her with her warmth and kindness. She was from Alameda, California, in the San Francisco Bay Area, and was of Filipino descent. As the fourth of five siblings, she grew up in a tight-knit and affectionate family environment that fostered her profound value for family bonds.

In May 1996, Jeanette married Adrian Cheung, an active-duty member of the U.S. Navy at Naval Air Station Alameda, California. During their 29-year union, she embodied love, loyalty, and strength—offering unwavering support and faithful companionship. She took great pride in being Adrian’s anchor amid the challenges of military life. Their enduring bond was rooted in Christ, love, mutual respect, and deep affection, a testament to the strength of their partnership. Jeanette’s greatest joy came from nurturing their family. She was a proud mother to Anthony and Kaylee and considered herself especially blessed to have both a son and a daughter. She cherished the unique bond she shared with each of them. Her love and guidance enriched their lives in countless ways, and her presence as a stay-at-home mom was the steady foundation that uplifted them through every step of the way into adulthood.

Jeanette began her federal service career in 1997 as a front desk clerk at the Navy Lodge in Naval Station Mayport, Florida, where her warm smile, gracious demeanor, and exceptional service quickly endeared her to guests and colleagues. She left that position in 2000 to focus fully on motherhood. She returned to hospitality in 2018 as an Air Force civilian employee, serving as a front desk customer service representative at the Space Coast Inn Lodging on Patrick Space Force Base, Florida. In this role, she earned a reputation for professionalism, heartfelt kindness, and a willingness to go above and beyond to ensure guests felt welcome and colleagues supported. Even during the COVID-19 pandemic when most stayed home, Jeanette remained at the lodge, committed to serving military guests and essential personnel with steadfast dedication.

Jeanette’s fight against breast cancer began in 2013, when a routine annual mammogram revealed a small growth in her left breast that doctors initially believed to be benign. Months later, as the tumor grew with alarming intensity, the breast cancer progressed into Stage 2. She underwent multiple surgeries and was diagnosed with Stage 3 breast cancer later that same year. In the years that followed, Jeanette faced each round of chemotherapy, hormone therapy, targeted treatments, and radiation with unwavering courage. Every step took its toll—most visibly, the complete loss of her beautiful hair, which she had cherished for years as a symbol of her identity and strength. Yet through it all, she continued to battle the disease with quiet strength and unwavering resilience. She lived some of the best and happiest years of her life surrounded by her beloved family and a close-knit circle of BFFs who brought laughter, comfort, and joy to every gathering. Their shared memories from spontaneous trips to quiet evenings filled with heartfelt conversation became cherished chapters in her life.

In 2016, the breast cancer metastasized to Jeanette’s skull, advancing her diagnosis to Stage 4. In the face of daunting health challenges, she showed remarkable courage. After undergoing cranial surgery to remove a tumor and part of her skull, she embraced recovery with grace and resilience. Over the next eight years, her hair grew back, a quiet but powerful symbol of healing, and it seemed the breast cancer was finally under control. Her journey was a testament to her devotion to Christ, her Catholic faith, and the enduring support of her loved ones. But in late 2024, the cancer returned with unrelenting force, through every setback, Jeanette remained unwavering in her courage and determination, embodying grace in the face of unimaginable adversity.

In early 2025, the breast cancer aggressively spread to her spine, ribs, hips, limbs, neck, and skull despite a range of modern targeted treatments and radiation.  On July 16, 2025, Jeanette was admitted to Viera Hospital with severe fatigue and difficulty breathing, the breast cancer had affected her lungs. She spent 21 days in the Intensive Care Unit, 18 of them on a ventilator and deeply sedated!

On August 6, 2025, her lungs could no longer provide sufficient oxygen to sustain life. That day, she was removed from life support. Throughout every stage of the breast cancer, Jeanette met each challenge with extraordinary courage and grace. In her final moments, she was surrounded by the loving presence of her family, a reflection of the deep bonds she nurtured throughout her life.

Jeanette is remembered as one of the toughest, most loving, and caring people her family and friends had ever known. She endured unrelenting pain, bone and spinal fractures from tumors, difficulty walking, significant weight loss, and countless medical hardships without ever losing her spirit, determination, or love for her family. She was - and will always remain - a true example of bravery, a loving wife, and loving mother. She is survived by her husband, Adrian and her two children, Anthony and Kaylee.

A Funeral Mass was held at Ascension Catholic Church in Melbourne.  Visitation and Vigil followed at Ammen Family Cremation & Funeral Care in Melbourne, Florida. Her remains are interred at Cape Canaveral National Cemetery, a tribute to her enduring love and devotion as the cherished wife of a U.S. Navy veteran.

Jeanette's life was a testament to strength, faith, and unconditional love - qualities that will live on in the hearts of her family, friends, and all who were blessed to know her.

May her memory be eternal and her soul find peace in God's embrace.