Melanie L. Potocny
January 15, 1949 ~ August 13, 2015
Melanie L. (Shelley) Potocny, 66 of Indianapolis, passed away August 13, 2015 after a short battle with cancer. She was born January 15, 1949 in Indianapolis to the late Kenneth M. and Dorothy (Routh) Shelley. On February 10, 1978 she was united in marriage to Joseph V. Potocny; he preceded her in death. Melanie received her master’s degree from Indiana Central College and was employed at Sullivan Corporation as the director of accounts payable for several years. She was a member of Liberty Baptist Church in Indianapolis.
Melanie was also preceded in death by a brother Marshall Shelley and two sisters, Mary A. Holmes and Carol R. Clarkson. She is survived by two step children, Barbara Potocny Schultz (Husband: Gerald) and Joseph V. Potocny, Jr. (Wife: Lynn) and her brother, Merrill Shelley of Camby.
The memorial service to celebrate Melanie's life will begin at 6 p.m., Friday, August 21, 2015, in Liberty Baptist Church, 8420 S. Emerson Ave., Indianapolis. Following cremation, Melanie’s wishes were to be buried in the family plot at Clayton Cemetery. Final care and cremation arrangements have been entrusted to the Carlisle-Branson Funeral Service & Crematory in Mooresville. You may make memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society.
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My beloved host mother, I spent less than 1 year with her in 2004 as an exchange student, but it was enough to know that she had a great and generous heart. Ill miss you. Love you, mom Mel.
I have a few pictures of some children in Mels life if anyone would like them let me know. Names on the pics are Ian and Kelly, Sammy, Paige, and Jocelyn, Travis and Rachel. Contact me at lynnjopoto@yahoo.com. Lynn Potocny
So I tell my kids lots of stories from when I was growing up. My daughter went to Knotts Berry Farm with her choir class and she had so much fun told me all the rides she went on. I told her about how when my sister and I were kids Grandma took us there. We had so much fun. I have all these great memories and I am so happy that I do. I know that Grandma you will be missed and now you are at peace and rest. I am sorry I did not come to visit I love and miss you very much.
I will miss Melanie’s flair for elegance in everything she did. She had real gift for making others feel special and cared for. Rest in peace, my friend.
We will miss you. You were always loved.
I love you Grandma! You will be forever missed but never forgotten