SHREVEPORT, LA – A Memorial Service celebrating the life of Melody Annette Brown Prothro, 58, will be held from 6-8:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 8, 2017 at Rose-Neath Southside Chapel with Rev. Larry Tucker officiating.

Melody was born in Aurora, Nebraska July 1, 1958 to Richard and Phyllis Brown and passed away March 2, 2017. Melody was most happy when spending time with her beloved family. They often traveled and couldn’t keep her away from Disney World. She was known for her creative crafts and often found every excuse to make something new. Melody made every Christmas the best Christmas there ever was. As her favorite holiday she kept the Christmas spirit alive year-round. Her selflessness started young when she entered the United States Navy. She put everyone before herself, making sure her family’s dreams came true no matter the delay in her own. Melody was hard to know and easy to love. She kept her life quiet, but welcomed anyone with open arms. Melody will be missed by all who knew her; her brightness in this world will now shine down upon all her loved ones.

Melody is survived by her mother, Phyllis Hendrix; her loving and devoted husband, Billy Ray Prothro; two loving daughters, Trista Guendulay and husband, Mario, and Tarah Lockard and wife, Jennifer Lockard; her beautiful grandchildren, Pierce and Hallise Guendulay; her brothers, Tony Brown and Andy Brown; sister, Reni Rodriguez; along with numerous extended family and friends.

“Ohana means family. Family means nobody gets left behind or forgotten.” – Lilo and Stitch