Brandie Allison Valadez

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Zillah’s own Brandie Valadez (Bounds) at the age of 41, who lost her battle with cancer Wednesday morning Aug. 6, 2025. Born and raised in Zillah, Brandie was a proud product of our schools and community, and a shining example of what hard work, heart, and hometown roots can accomplish. Brandie was born December 22, 1983, to Jay and Dennielle Bounds. From a young age, Brandie distinguished herself as a scholar-athlete and three-sport competitor, earning two state softball championships and earning multiple state trophies in both basketball and volleyball—achievements that propelled her to a full-ride Division I athletic scholarship at Eastern Washington University, where she continued to excel and went on to earn a Master’s Degree in Education. She returned home to serve the Zillah community that raised her, dedicating the past 14 years as an educator in the Zillah School District and leaving a lasting impact on the lives of her students both in and out of the classroom; and as Head Coach of the Zillah High School Girls Basketball Program, Brandie led with integrity and distinction, earning more than 270 varsity wins and several state trophies. Shaping generations of athletes into strong competitors and even stronger individuals. Brandie was a cherished Wife to Armando, whom were both high school sweethearts and married on July 5, 2008. Brandie has said it loud and to everyone she conversed with that her greatest accomplishment was being a mother to her two babies, Bella and Berklie Valadez. Brandie finally was able to fulfill her lifelong dream in coaching Bella this past basketball season, "I've waited for this day my entire life, so I'm going to cherish every moment of it." and she did. Her personal motto—“If things get tough, figure it out… and #BStrong doing it”—has become a rallying cry not only for her teams, but for everyone inspired by her resilience, humility, and unwavering courage during her 11 year battle with cancer. Brandie is also survived by her father Jay Bounds of Toppenish and brother Brent Bounds and sister Brooke Bounds, both of Zillah. She was also survived by her ‘Nana Nora and Poppa Mondo’ whom she claimed as her second parents. She is preceded in death by her mother Dennielle Bounds. Brandie’s values of inclusive, family-centered, competitive, and community-driven sports that fostered athleticism, confidence, and connection across all ages earned her the honor of The City of Zillah proclaiming its annual summer 3on3 outdoor basketball tournament that has drawn hundreds of teams, competitors and spectators to be officially designated and memorialized as: The BStrong 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament In Honor of Brandie Valadez. May her spirit be remembered for the love she had for her family and her community and her grit that rubbed off on anyone that was blessed to know or interact with her. A Celebration of Brandie’s life will be held at Zillah Middle School gymnasium August 16th, at 1:00pm followed by a social at 5pm at Perham Hall (The Warehouse) in Zillah. During the social following the service the family asks in her honor, everyone to wear pink or one of her many BStrong T-shirts that were made in her honor throughout the years. In lieu of flowers please consider donating to the family to provide help during this difficult time. Contributions can be made on Venmo or left at the service. https://venmo.com/u/ArmandoValadez3

Brandie Allison Valadez

December 22, 1983 - August 6, 2025

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Brandie Allison Valadez

December 22, 1983 - August 6, 2025

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