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Michele Ripley Obituary

Michele Ripley, 48, died May 17, 2011, at her home. She was born in Buffalo, N.Y., and lived in Okeechobee for 12 years, coming from Homestead. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Okeechobee. She is survived by her husband of 20 years, Wes Ripley; daughters, Kaitlyn Ripley of Okeechobee, Crystal Corbin of Miami and Krystina Veber of Homestead; son, Carson Corbin of Miami; and two grandchildren. Services: The funeral will be at 4 p.m. May 20 with the Rev. Bruce Simpson officiating. Arrangements are by Buxton Funeral Home and Crematory in Okeechobee. A guestbook is available at www.buxtonfuneralhome.com.

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Published by TC Palm on May 19, 2011.

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