Melanie Ann Patterson Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Melanie Ann Patterson of Empire, Alabama, who passed away on August 24, 2025, at the age of 48, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
Though her name may fade from the lips of time, the imprint Melanie Ann leaves upon the hearts of her loved ones remains eternally vivid — a testament to the depth of her spirit and the richness of her legacy.
She was predeceased by: her father Tommy Patterson; her sister Savannah Garganus; and her brother-in-law Ricky Ritch. She is survived by: her mother Kathy Patterson; her sister Amy Ritch; her nieces, Sophia Ritch and Rosemary Birchfield (James); her nephew Justin Gann; and her cousin Kelly Elliott.
