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Michelle McElroy Obituary

Michelle McElroy, 32 years old of Dacula, Georgia, unexpectedly passed away the morning of August 31, 2009. She worked as a children's emergency nurse at Gwinnett Medical and changed lives every day with her smile, deep caring and laughter. She walked through life, hand in hand with her twin sister and best friend, Jennifer, who also worked in the same emergency room with her. Michelle touched the lives of anyone's path she crossed and everyone was the better for it. Words cannot capture the way she lit up a room, the way she could make you laugh or the sweet, sweet spirit she was. She will be greatly missed by so many. Michelle is survived by her twin sister and best friend, Jennifer McElroy; her mom and stepdad, Karen and David Coholich; her dad and stepmon, Tom and Donna McElroy; her loving boyfriend, Ryan West; her five stepsisters, Tiffany Coholich Bishop, Christine and Danielle Coholich and Christina McElroy and Brandy Buford. She is also survived by her maternal grandmother, Frances Helms; paternal grandmother, Betty McElroy and paternal grandparents, Bernie and Dolores Coholich. Funeral services will be held on Friday, September 4th, 2009 at 2 o'clock at Embry Hills United Methodist Church in Chamblee with Chuck Christie and Bob Duval officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to ALS Association, 27001 Agoura Road, Suite 250, Calabasas Hills, CA 91301 or The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, P.O. Box 4072, Pittsfield, MA 01202. The family will receive friends on Thursday, from 2 o'clock until 4 o'clock and from 6 o'clock until 8 o'clock at Wages & Sons Gwinnett Chapel, 1031 Lawrenceville Highway, Lawrenceville, 770-277-4550.

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Published by Gwinnett Daily Post on Sep. 3, 2009.

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Aila Camp

November 5, 2009

Tom, Donna, Jennifer and Family,

What a shock! I am so sorry to hear about Michelle's passing. I only heard about five minutes ago so please forgive my delayed prayers and condolences. Aila

Melissa Bailey

October 7, 2009

Jennifer,

I am so sorry to hear about Michelle. I have some very fond memories of the two of you from high school. Your family is in my thoughts and I hope that the strength that I know you have serves you now.

Subhankar Bandyopadhyay

September 18, 2009

My long hours in the emeergency department often made easy by Michelle's presence. I feel fortunate to have known her as a friend, feel privileged to have worked with her. We all at GMC will miss you terribly Michelle!

Jennifer (Miller) Robinson

September 10, 2009

Jennifer,

I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Michelle. I remember her friendly and caring spirit from high school. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Katie and Marty Weatherford (the Marty Ford Band)

September 9, 2009

You do not meet people like Michelle very often. Marty and I were absolutely blessed to even know her in such a short amount of time. Some of the best times were with her, making fun of the awful dancers and terrible dressers at Dos Copas. You will be missed, girl. :)
Jennifer- keep your chin up honey, our hearts go out to you in the loss of your sister and your best friend.

brad clark

September 7, 2009

jennifer,
sorry for the loss of michelle.I am glad we got the chance to be friends.my heart goes out to you and your family.you will always be in my prayers.god bless

Jane Howe

September 7, 2009

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. We well remember the adorable McElroy twins from the old Wembley Forest neighborhood and Embry Hills Methodist church. Michelle was a special and sweet girl, who will be missed by all. Our sincere sympathy.
Jane Howe, Andrew and Jessica Howe, Jay Howe

Mick Hewitt, RRT

September 7, 2009

I had the priviledge of working with Michelle in the ER at GMC. As everyone has said here, she was always smiling and you couldn't help to smile with her. I will always treasure the extra banter we had of "Dawgs vs Gators", it didn't matter what time of year or sport. She will be greatly missed by all.

joey hood

September 7, 2009

my deepest sympathy goes out to the mcelroy family.God bless.michelle was a great friend,and I am glad that I got the chance to know her and jennifer since fifth grade.You will always be in my prayers

Mike and Jill Ramer

September 7, 2009

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. We will always remember Jennifer's sweet, caring and thoughtful personality and we were fortunate to know her as a member of the Gladiator Hockey Fan Family. G-d bless.

David and Wanda Banks

September 6, 2009

David, Karen & Jennifer, please accept our deepest sympathy for your loss. You are so special, we and the members of our little church will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers..God bless you all..

Liliana McGaughey

September 5, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Carol and Jim Ball

September 4, 2009

Karen, David and family - we were so sorry to hear about Michelle. We hope your memories of her life will bring you comfort and peace during this time and in the coming days. I found this quote shortly after my Mom pssed away and hope it will help you. "Perhaps they are not stars in the sky, but rather openings where our loved ones shine down to let us know they are happy."

September 4, 2009

It just broke my heart when I heard about Michelle. I remember Michelle as a vivacious child - always with her sister. May God bless and keep each and everyone of you.

Diane Pounds

Blue and Raina Bennefield

September 4, 2009

We are so saddened by the passing of Michelle, we will never forget the fun memories of our hockey years in Gwinnett spent with her and Jenn. God Bless your families.

Marlene Poehler

September 4, 2009

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

(Tall) Chris Miller

September 4, 2009

Jennifer,
It has been many years since I have been in touch with you or Michelle. I will always remember your smiling faces and all of the laughs we shared when y'all were water girls on the JV football team. I am so sorry to hear of your loss. May peace be with you and your family.

Cristi Bishop

September 4, 2009

We are so sorry to hear about your loss. We will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. May the lord bess you and help you to get through this extremely difficult time. God bless you.
Chad, Cristi, Justin and Landon Bishop

Jan Honea Appling

September 4, 2009

Dear McElroy and Coholich and Helms families: I was so shocked to read of Michelle's death in the paper yesterday. I passed on the news thru the HHS Reunion email system - our prayers are with you during this very difficult time. Jan Honea Appling (HHS 1972)

Carolyn (Bryant) Bourne

September 4, 2009

Tom,Karen,Jennifer and Frances

My heart is saddened by the news of Michelle's death. I have very special memories of seeing the "twins" grow from beautiful little girls to very special young ladies during the years we spent at Embry Hills. Both girls had such wonderful qualities and delightful smiles. Some things in life we never understand and I wanted you to know I share your grief. May you be strengthened by the love of family and friends.

(I now live in Florida and Liz is out of town on vacation with Jason's family or I know she would have been at the service.)

Amy Hale

September 4, 2009

I am truly sorry for your loss, may god bless your family. I didn't really know michelle to well, I wouldve been honored to know someone as sweet and caring as her. God Bless you all. I once knew of someone who passed who reminds me of your michelle, her name is Rosemary, and like michelle, she lit up the room when she walked in, she changed so many lives including mine and my two girls.....there needs to be more of us like michelle, and rosemary. Angels in disquise. Truly angels.....God be with your family in this time of loss.

Bobby Wade

September 4, 2009

I am so very sorry to hear of the loss of your beautiful daughter. May God give you all the strength to make it through this time of grief.

Brandi Willard

September 4, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. We know that she will be greatly missed by all that knew her.
Love-
Troy, Brandi, Mikayla and MacKenzie Willard

Ronald & Brenda Hardaway

September 3, 2009

We are so sorry for your loss of such a beautiful,caring and wonderful person. She was loved by all who knew her. I know that God will bless and comfort all of you doing this time of your great loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with all you. May the Lord bless, comfort and give you strength in this time of need. May God ease your grief. As always call on me if you need any thing.

Susan Green

September 3, 2009

Karen, David, Jennifer. There are no words to say. I am so saddened by your loss. I'll pray for strength and peace for you all.

With Love,
Susan (Fred) Green

Denise Shields

September 3, 2009

MIchelle I will miss your bright smile everytime I go to work. It will never be the same without you. Everyone who knew you knows the way you touched so many lives and will never forget you. McElroy family, I am so sorry for your loss. Jen hold your head up and know Michelle will be with you always. Love you guys!

Myrtis Perry

September 3, 2009

To David, Karen and Jennifer, my deepest sympathies and prayers go out to you all. May God continue to bless your family during these trying times.

Lynn McKibbin

September 3, 2009

Jennifer,

My family and I were so saddened to hear about the sudden death of Michelle - we have not seen you all since you were much younger at Embry Hills Methodist. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Jill (Bullington) Franklin, Laurel (Bullington) McGuire, Lynn Bullington McKibbin

George & Pat Terrell

September 3, 2009

Dear McElroy Family,
We were so shocked and saddened by the sudden loss of such a beautiful gift from God. We grieve for you, but her time here with you and those who love her was a special gift from the Father. Her influence and loving care will not be forgotten, as she still lives in the hearts and memories of so many. God bless and comfort all of you in this time of great loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all.

Holly & Shannon have shared many memories of the girls with us.

September 3, 2009

I am so sorry for your loss of such a wonderful, caring and beautiful person. May God help you with his grace to ease your grief. She was well loved and liked by all who knew her. With deepest sympathy, Mike Murray

Howard Sorsdahl

September 3, 2009

I am so sorry to hear of Michelle's passing, may the Lord bless and comfort you and give you strength in this time of trial. Jesus made the way for her, and for all of us, let's just trust his way.

Stephanie Meaders

September 3, 2009

Karen and Jennifer, I was shocked and saddened to hear of Michelle's passing. Jennifer, we went to preschool together at Embry Hills. I will keep your family in my prayers.

Stephanie Meaders

September 3, 2009

Karen and Jennifer, I was shocked and saddened to hear of Michelle's passing. Jennifer, we went to preschool together at Embry Hills. I will keep your family in my prayers. Stephanie Meaders

Wayne Lanier

September 3, 2009

You all are in our prayers, and we are very sorry for your loss.
Wayne and Shirley Lanier

Dennis Atchley

September 3, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Jimmy and Gaye Payne

September 3, 2009

Karen, David, Jennifer and family, As the days and weeks pass, may your many, many wonderful memories of the beautiful person Michelle was and the love of family and friends comfort you. Also know you now have a Guardian Angel watching over you. All of you are in our thoughts and prayers.

September 3, 2009

Karen,
I was shocked and saddened to hear about Michelle's sudden passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Nancy Lesslie, BRMC ER

Jim, Denise, Mark and Carol Yates

September 3, 2009

We are deeply saddened to hear about Michelle. Please know that your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
With our love and deepest sympathy.

Linda Milam

September 3, 2009

What moves through us is a silence, a quiet sadness, a longing for one more day, one more word, one more touch, we may not understand why you left this earth so soon, or why you left before we were ready to say good-bye, but little by little, we begin to remember not just that you left this world, but that you lived. And that your life gave us memories too beautiful to forget. May these memories bring comfort the McElroy family. I feel blessed that I had an opportunity to meet Michelle.

Blair Bartlett

September 3, 2009

The Bartlett family is so very sorry. We will always remember Michelle as a lovely, outgoing friend of our daughter Heather. Our prayers for the family are offered with love and respect.

Troy Milam

September 3, 2009

Michelle will be very missed by so many. I remember lots of laughs from my time around her. My thoughts are with her family, and all who love and will deeply miss her.

Jim, Anne, Stina & Kristian Jackson

September 3, 2009

Words cannot express how sadened we are over the loss of Michelle. We only met her a few times but her smile could warm anyone's heart and we loved her immediately. She was truely a special lady. Our prayers are with you all during this very difficult time.

Heather,Bailey,Jarred and Ashley Grimes

September 3, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Beverly Johnson

September 3, 2009

I met Michelle many years ago through my niece Angela and I was blessed to have known her. Michelle was a beautiful lady with a awesome personality. My deepest sympathies to family and friends.

Michele Alewine

September 3, 2009

Jennifer, Karen and Tom. I am so sorry for your loss. Michelle will always be in our hearts and your soul Jennifer. Stay strong and remember Michelle loved you as much as you are missing her and loving her. She was an outstanding and wonderful woman.

Paul & Shar Curcione

September 3, 2009

Our hearts are broken. Our thoughts, prayers and tears are with all those who loved Michelle and will deeply miss her. We pray God's comfort for everyone.

Summer and Jared Adcock

September 3, 2009

Our heartfelt prayers and sympathy go out to your family during this painful and difficult time. You are in our thoughts.

Brad Schell

September 3, 2009

Michelle was always so much fun to be around with her great attitude and sense of humor. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. I will never forget the fun times we all had together during the hockey seasons. My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this sad time.

Cassandra Hickes Quick

September 3, 2009

I can not believe that Michelle is gone. This is so tragic and unbelieveable to me!! I met Michelle & Jennifer (the twins, as they were often refered) about 10 years ago at Luby's Bar. They both aspired to become Nurses and did just that. I later worked with them @ GMC for a short period of time, before going out on Maternity leave. Neither of them ever met a stranger. Michelle & Jennifer had a beautiful bond. I can't imagine how you and your family will get through this difficult time. Michelle was so beautiful inside and out. She touched so many people in so many wonderful ways. She will be GREATLY missed by all!! My thoughts and prayers are with all of you in this sad and tragic time.

Nancy Finklea

September 3, 2009

My prayers and sympathy go out to Jen and her family. Only God can give comfort and peace at this time. Please know that your family is in my prayers. She will be missed at GMC as we were all a family there.

Robert Olear

September 3, 2009

At a loss here. Michelle you'll be missed. Jenn I'm praying for you and your family. Hold tight.

Kimberly Fox

September 3, 2009

Michelle will always be remembered. My heart goes out to her family. I am so sorry and I'm praying for you everyday. She was the sweetest girl I have ever met, and I will never forget the fun times at hockey games together. I will never forget her beautiful smile.... She is an angel now. RIP

Linda Parks

September 3, 2009

My heart felt sympathy to Jen and the entire family. Michelle was such a fun loving person and she will be greatly missed by all.

Kevin Crilley

September 3, 2009

I'm so sorry for your families loss. My thoughts are with you.

September 3, 2009

Jennifer,

I am so very sorry for your loss. You and Michelle had such a special bond that no one else could ever match. Michelle was such a special person and she will be missed terribly. God has given her golden wings and she will be keeping her hand on you and watching over you. Cameron already misses her! Let us know if you need anything!

Love,

Tina, Bob and Cameron Miller

Jim Kostun

September 3, 2009

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

September 3, 2009

Our deepest sympathies to all of Michelle's family. She will be missed greatly by her GMC family as well. Night shift radiology, GMC

Michelle Shelton

September 2, 2009

I worked with Michelle when I was in EMT school during my clinicals....She was a wonderful person....Your family is in my thoughts and prayers....She will be greatly missed

Jeff and Debbie Howell

September 2, 2009

Dearest Michelle,
You were a great beauty with a beautiful soul. We loved you and were enriched by having known you. Our sorrow at your loss is tempered by the knowledge of your everlasting life with God. Our prayers are with your family and friends.

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