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Michelle Smith Obituary
SMITH, MICHELLE SUZANNE Ann Arbor , Michigan Age 55, died Wednesday, April 23, 2014 at Arbor Hospice in Ann Arbor. She was born June 3, 1958 in Tecumseh, MI the daughter of Edwin F. & Shirley J. (King) Smith. Michelle retired from the Ann Arbor VA Hospital, where she worked in medical records. She was a member of the Bonsai Society in Ann Arbor. Michelle had a green thumb and really loved to grow tropical plants. Survivors include her mother, Shirley, a brother, Gregory Smith of Ft. Lauderdale, FL; two sisters, Leslie J. Gallop of Chelsea, Kathy A. (Brian) Conley of Ft. Meyers, FL; and many nieces and nephews. Michelle was preceded in death by her father, Edwin. The family will receive friends at Cole Funeral Chapel Monday, April 28, from 4-8 pm. Memorial contributions may be made to Huron Valley Humane Society.
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September 9, 2014
So sorry to hear of this. You were a wonderful friend and source of strength to her through the years. God Bless you and keep you Michelle.
September 9, 2014
Can't believe we just now heard of this . You were such a great friend to our daughter Tracy and sad to lose you
Tracy Teachout-Harris
September 9, 2014
Dear Michelle...I will cherish the memory of two little girls dreaming BIG dreams. Thanks for being my best childhood memory!! Love, Tracy
May 1, 2014
Dear, dear Michelle. IYou will be so missed, you were a wonderful and funny girl! RIP
Betsy
May 1, 2014
I enjoyed working with Michelle all those years in Ann Arbor and will miss her sense of humor and positivity. She will always be in my thoughts.
April 28, 2014
In loving memory of Michelle S. Smith from her beloved friends at the Veterans Affairs Healthcare System. (Donation made to the Cherry Hill Road Humane Society.)
April 28, 2014
I will miss her warm smile on the bus going to work in the mornings. I have wonder where she was. Now I know she is with the lord. God Bless
April 28, 2014
I will always treasure the little bonsai tree she made me that sits on a shelf in my dining room! Prayers of peace for her family.
Linda Menard
April 28, 2014
Gone but not forgotten.
Donna Earns
April 26, 2014
Michelle, I missed you every day at lunch time since you retired, we have no one that wants the last serving of cake. What a wonderful person and always had a smile and kind word for everyone. Prayers to the family.
Kim Bednarz
April 25, 2014
Michelle will be greatly missed! She always had a smile and something nice to say to everyone at work!
Jo Weston
April 25, 2014
She will be missed. Thank God for her mother Shirley's strength! I loved doing her grocery shopping for her.
April 24, 2014
I am so sorry. I worked with her for many years and enjoyed her friendship..
Amy Seitz
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