Melanie Lyn Brock

January 28, 1967 - October 8, 2025

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Stewart & Calhoun Funeral Home

529 W Thornton St.

Akron, OH 44307

330-535-1543 |

Saturday 10/18, 1:00 pm

Visitation will begin at 12:00 PM

Miss Melanie Brock of Akron, Ohio, best known as “Mel B,” graced this earth on January 28, 1967, born to Barbara Brock and Robert Solomon. After fulfilling her earthly duties, she gained her heavenly wings on October 8, 2025.

Melanie graduated from Ellet High School and was a devoted employee at Rubbermaid for many years. She was loving, generous, and caring—full of class, but even more SASS!

She adored her family, especially her children and grandchildren. A woman of faith, she loved the Lord and attended Greater Bethel Baptist Church every Sunday. Her outspoken, direct, and funny personality brought joy to everyone around her.

She passed on her spunk and spirit to her beloved children—Tony, Mia, and Patrice—who will continue to carry on her legacy. Mel B will forever be remembered for her card games, fine foods, beautiful smile, radiant spirit, and bingo outings—she’d “cut you in,” but would definitely cut you off for playing crazy!

She was preceded in death by her father Eddie Lott Jr., brothers Blane Brock and Christopher Flowers, and sister Robin Brock.

Her loving spirit continues to live through her children Tony Brock, Mia Brock, and Patrice Brock; her devoted mother and best friend Barbara Brock; grandchildren Tai’Janaya Brock, Tony Brock Jr., Da’Leon Boyd, Janiyah Mullins, GarJuan Sheppard, Nyaire Brock, Willaya Brock, and Ja’Van Likely; and great-grandson King Smith. She is also survived by brothers Jon Welk and Anthony Brock; sisters Darlisa Brock and Jamela Lott; special niece (daughter) Diamond Strickland; and special friend Lamont Maxwell; along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Services will be held at Stewart & Calhoun Funeral Home on October 18, 2025. Viewing from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m., with the funeral service immediately following.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made and placed in a special gift box at the service.

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Miss Melanie Brock of Akron, Ohio, best known as “Mel B,” graced this earth on January 28, 1967, born to Barbara Brock and Robert Solomon. After fulfilling her earthly duties, she gained her heavenly wings on October 8, 2025. Melanie graduated from Ellet High School and was a devoted employee at Rubbermaid for many years. She was loving, generous, and caring—full of class, but even more SASS! She adoredContinue Reading

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I send my condolences to the Brock family.

Mel is one of the sweetest people ever. We had so much fun at Rubbermaid, it was almost like we weren’t working. i send my Love, prayers, and condolences to Tony, Mia, and Patrice. Thank God for enhancing the world with His Precious Daughter, Mel. We’ll meet on the other shore.

Our family gives our sincerest condolences to your family. We will miss the joy and laughter Mel shared. Not a sugar coater. Real. Prayers of comfort and strength to your family and loved ones at this difficult time💕🙏🏾🙏🏾Much Love Vontella, Juwan, JD and Antione❤️

Brock Family, I’m very sorry for your loss. Such a beautiful woman both inside and out. May your memories bring you comfort during this very difficult time. RIP Mel

My Prayers and condolences go out to The Brock family and Jammella and Darlisa.Melanie is resting peacefully in the Loving arms of the Lord and watching over you all Love to you all and take care 😘💞 Freddie.

Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.

In memory of Melanie Lyn Brock, Cassandra Alexander lit a candle

Mia and the rest of the family, my deepest and sincere condolences.

My deepest deepest condolences. I went to school with her. Very sweet lady.

Sending my deepest sympathies, prayers,, love, and condolences.

My heartfelt condolences to the Brock family.

I just wanted to extend my deepest condolences to the family.

In memory of Melanie Lyn Brock, Kelly graves lit a candle

Praying for your strength in this difficult time. You and your family have my deepest and sincerest condolences 💐

In memory of Melanie Lyn Brock, LaApril Clemons lit a candle

In memory of Melanie Lyn Brock, Marquette Fullmore lit a candle

So sorry for you guys lost 😞 Mel was my girl she always and a nice heart ❤️

In memory of Melanie Lyn Brock, Silver cannon lit a candle

Prayers to all of you in this time of loss

Auntieeeeee ❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹 ITS FOREVER LOVE 😘

To The Brock Family. I am Truly Sorry, to hear of Melanie s passing. She was a Beautiful Person, inside and out. I was very Fortunate to have grown up around Her, and Siblings. Please, Accept My Sincerest Condolences, on The Loss of Your Loved One. May Almighty, JEHOVAH GOD, Bless The Entire Family, During this Difficult Time. In JESUS NAME, Amen.

Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.

To The Entire Brock Families: God Bless You All 💕 During Your Time Of Sorrow. Earth Has No Sorrow That Heaven Cannot Heal. Remembering her laughter, thoughtfulness, joy and precious memories ❤️ will definitely get you through these days, weeks, months & years to come. Praising & depending on God from whom all Blessings Flow.

Dear friend, all I have is great memories of our childhood growing up together. I will cherish those until we meet again. You get some rest and continue to watch over us down here. Love you Mel🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹

In memory of Melanie Lyn Brock, Ericka Smith lit a candle

My sincere condolences to the Brock family..

My heart goes out to the family Mel was a beautiful woman she was comical at Bingo she is already missed Rest easy

Mel was one of the coolest people you would have ever met. She is probably dancing with the ancestors. God bless 🙌🏾 you all. Rest easy fam

In memory of Melanie Lyn Brock, michael and kia bickley lit a candle

Sending my condolences to all of you. Mel was a beautiful person inside and out. She will be missed tremendously. ❤️🙏🏾

Mel was such a good person to all , I remember when I got my place she call me and asked me if I had a microwave I said no then said I’m going to buy you one B you know the rest lol , and she did , I love her for that . That’s the kind of person she was she would help everybody she came across.love you Mel .B

Mel and family, sending my love and condolences. We grew up together and had a lot of good times. Eastside for life!

I love you Melanie Brock. We had a lifetime of Beautiful moments together with the kids and that never dies you will always be in my heart ❤️

In memory of Melanie Lyn Brock, Lawanda Davis lit a candle

I'm praying for the family in this trying time

To Mia& family,I'm so sorry for the passing of your mom. May God comfort & strengthen you.From: Gina

Love and miss you Mel. We always had good times at treatment. You were such a funny out going person. Condolences to your family.

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.