Graveside services for Miss Melanie Ann Pritchett, 51, of St. Louis will be held Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at Mackey Cemetery.
Melanie was born January 14, 1974, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Jesse E. Pritchett and Lillian Kay Pritchett. She entered into eternal rest on December 23, 2025.
She was reunited with her family who preceded her in death, her parents and brother, Jacob Pritchett. She was also preceded in death by her uncles, John Kildow and Jim McMuller, and her grandparents.
As a child Melanie was a happy, easy going girl who loved music and dancing. She enjoyed attending school in Special School District, where she made many friends. She loved going to summer camp and swimming, and also participated in many Special Olympic events. Melanie also loved attending prom each year at “Night to Shine”.
The last several years Melanie lived in a group home ran by Easter Seals. We are thankful for the wonderful and kind staff at Forman House and Brookfield House in St. Louis. They were such a blessing for all of us.
Melanie is survived by her stepmother, Carol Pritchett of St. Louis; her uncle, Bob Kildow of Florida; her uncle Gorden and aunt Lois Drumright, of West Plains; Her cousin Craig Drumright and wife, Julie of West Plains; Her cousin Jessica Adams of Willow Springs, and numerous cousins in Texas.
Memorial contributions should be made to Easter Seals of St. Louis, and may be left or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 W. Main St., West Plains, Missouri 65775.
