Michelle Lee Veneklase

1971 - 2018

Michelle Lee Veneklase

Louisville - 46, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 3, 2018 after a courageous battle with Huntington's Disease.

She was born March 5, 1971 in Louisville to Barbara G. Palmer Veneklase and the late Bruce G. Veneklase.

Michelle was a graduate of Assumption High School and received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Broadcasting from Eastern Kentucky University. She was a member of Alpha Delta Pi sorority. She worked for Campbell Ewald as an Account Supervisor in Nashville.

She is preceded in death by her father Bruce Gerard Veneklase.

Left to cherish her memory is her mother, Barbara; her Aunt Carol and Uncle Joe Spalding, their two daughters, Katy and Anna and her Godfather Father Joe Graffis; She also leaves behind many aunts, uncles, cousins and countless friends and caregivers that were very dear to her.

Michelle loved to travel the world. She took part in several mission trips to Haiti and wrote a book Maximize Your Happiness. It was her hope that this would help people take control of their lives with passion, peace and joy. All proceeds from this book were donated.

Michelle was truly loved and will be missed by all. She celebrated every day with gratitude and joy. If you knew Michelle, at some point she probably suggested you make a gratitude list. Because when life brings you to your knees, it puts you in perfect posture to pray, and count your blessings.

The family would like to thank Dr. Jane Cornett and those at the Episcopal Church Home who cared for Michelle. She made a huge impression the short time she was there.

A Funeral Mass to celebrate her life will be held at 11:00 March 10 at St Frances of Rome Church, 2119 Payne Street. A reception at Clifton Center will follow.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests that memorial gifts be made to Huntington's Disease Society of America, Kentucky Chapter, 982 Eastern Parkway, Louisville, KY 40217.