Melanie Elaine Lotz, age 76, passed away on Wednesday, February 4, 2015 in St. Francisville, LA. She was the daughter of the late John Henry Lotz and Melanie Windstein Rodriguez. She was born in New Orleans, LA.. Survivors are her sisters, Iris (Lotz) Linden, Muriel (Lotz) Townsend, Anna (Mascaro) Brooks, and Catherine (Rodriguez) Howieson. The family wishes to thank the staff of St. Francisville Country Manor for their years of caring for her. Private services will be held at Lake Lawn Park & Mausoleum. Arrangements: Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home.