OPELOUSAS – Memorial services will be held at a later date for Ms. Melissa Brown, 32, who passed away on Monday, June 29, 2020 at her residence in Lafayette, LA.

Ms. Brown’s memories are being cherished by: her mother Agnes Atkinson of Opelousas, LA; her son, Derek George of Lafayette, LA; two daughters, Malaiya George and Karmen Green both of Lafayette, LA; her brother, Lance Atkinson of Opelousas, LA; her sister, Nicole Brown of Opelousas, LA; her grandmother, Armde Atkinson of Opelousas, LA; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.

She is preceded in death by: her father, Al Brown; step-father, Lewis Atkinson; maternal grandparents, Roland and Evola Handy; paternal grandparents, Wallace and Louise Zachary; and one uncle, Amos Handy. Words of condolences may be expressed at fordandjosephfh.com

Ford and Joseph Funeral Home, 907 N. Market St., Opelousas, LA, (337) 942-6750, is in charge of arrangements.