Melanie Campo Calhoun

Melanie Campo Calhoun, born on November 12, 1959, in New Orleans, Louisiana, passed away on October 8, 2026, in Covington, Louisiana. She will be remembered with love for the warmth she brought to those around her and for the simple joys that filled her life.

Melanie found happiness in cooking, reading, baking, and, above all, spending time with family and friends. These everyday pleasures reflected the kind of person she was, someone who cherished togetherness and created comfort through her presence. Whether sharing a meal, enjoying a good book, or gathering with those she loved, she made life gentler and brighter for the people in her circle.

Melanie is survived by her beloved husband, Casey Calhoun, and her daughter, Bridget Lewis (Louie).She also leaves behind her stepchildren, Corey, Daniel (Lauren), and Ashley (Nick), along with five step-grandchildren.

Melanie is lovingly remembered by her sisters, Velma Morales, and Elizabeth Metcalf, and her brother, Nicholas Campo.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas Harry Campo and Lillian Badaux Campo; her sisters, Claudette Melerine, Marlene Campo, Beverly Kostopoulos, and Wanda Campo; and her brothers, Merlin S. Campo Sr., Kevin Campo, Donald J. Campo, and Thomas Campo Jr.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Melanie’s memory will live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved her, and in the family moments, conversations, and traditions that continue because she was part of them.