Michelle Marie Barrett

Merry Christmas Michelle. I left you something under my tree this year.

Michelle, has it really been a year now that we've all been without you. Keep singing those beautiful songs up in heaven and watching over us. I miss you! Love you Melly Belly.

I miss you 'Bun Bun'
Happy Birthday
Love, Marla

To all who have written in the guest book, I want to tell you how much it has touched my heart and consoled me hearing what Michelle meant to you. Many of the qualities that I loved about her were also loved by others. I would have loved being at work with her to hear her Jessica Simpson impression, commercial jingles and jokes with the rest of you. Thank you for taking the time to write in the guest book!
Linda, Michelle's mother

Michelle was my best friend in the 8th grade at Washington Middle School. I was new to the school and sat next to her in a language arts class. She immediately embraced me as her friend when no one else would, and even let me cheat off her because she was the smartest girl in the class! We spent so much time on the phone and I even got to come over to her parents house a few times. She was so loving and generous to me as a friend that I can't believe that I was so lucky to have known her....

Michelle, I miss you so much.

You have been in my thoughts every day since the moment I found out that you passed away. I am having a hard time grasping the reality of this; it is so hard for me. You were an amazing, unique, strong and talented individual. You were a true leader inside and outside of work; with a beautiful soul and a beautiful voice. You brought inspiration to all of us. You were a great friend to me too, lending me your ear when I needed it. I will never forget our...

Dear Linda and Jim, I just learned of Michelle's death and want to convey my deepest, deepest, sympathies to you and the rest of the family. There are no words that can truly ease the pain of losing your dear, precious child. Although I only met Michelle once, I know from what you've shared with me and from what others have said that she was indeed a beautiful woman and brought joy to many. What a gift! My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family... I pray for time to pass...

I didn't sign the book earlier because I couldn't fully grasp what had happened.

Trying to articulate what an amazing person Michelle was has proven to be one of the hardest things I’ve ever done.

Michelle was beautiful, not just on the outside but on the inside. She was one of the few people I could be myself around. She never complained when I had to vent and always took my side even if I was in the wrong. Most of our “sick” days from work were spent together, driving...

I worked with Michelle at Wamu, and as I look back missing those days, Michelle's face (and voice) are always part of those good memories. We were chatting about life and work one day as we sat working next to each other; I jokingly asked her, 'What do you want to be when you grow up?' 'A singer,' was her immediate reply. I enjoyed working with her; she was so sharp, and so good at getting it right. She was beautiful, and I, too, enjoyed her voice and wit so much. So sad, so young. My heart...