A memorial gathering will take place for Melanie Harrell Sharp on Saturday, February 23, 2019 from 2:00 pm until 4:00 pm at Ourso Funeral Home. Melanie passed away on Friday, February 15, 2019. She was 57 years old. Melanie was a wild and crazy, free-spirited, vivacious, intelligent woman who truly loved life. She enjoyed being outdoors fishing and was known for her untouchable gardening skills. She greatly valued her work helping people as a nurse practitioner and loved her family dearly. She will be remembered and greatly missed by those who knew and loved her. Melanie is survived by her daughters, Carmen Coco Geary, Carly Lake Bateman; grandchildren, Bradford Geary, Ames Geary; mother, Audrey Harrell; sister, Belinda Moreland; brothers, Lake Harrell, Brent Harrell, Clyde Harrell, Jr.; significant other, Troy Bateman and multiple beloved nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, Clyde Harrell, Sr. Following the memorial gathering, the family request that you join them for food and drink. Ourso Funeral Home of Gonzales is in charge of arrangements.