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Kelli Suzann Michael, 51, passed away on February 29, 2024, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
She was born on July 14, 1972, in Pinehurst/Pinebluff, North Carolina to Larry and Leslie Michael. Kelli was employed at Harris Teeter for 24 years.
Kelli loved wrestling. For nine years she enjoyed being a ring girl with Revolution Wrestling Authority and other wrestling associations across North Carolina. She was also a fan of the Thunderbirds hockey team and loved the Dallas Cowboys.
She is preceded in death by her grandmothers, Runell Michael and Thelma Alpert; her granddaddy, James Michael; and her uncle, Robert Alpert.
Kelli is survived by her parents, her Aunt Delinda; her cousins Evelyn and Lester; her best friend and semi-sister, Kristi Powell; and her precious dog, Katie Belle. She will be missed by too many friends to mention.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Trellis Supportive Care, 101 Hospice Ln, Winston-Salem, NC 27103; The Special Olympics, 2200 Gateway Centre Blvd. Ste., 201. Morrisville, NC 27560; or the Humane Society of Forsyth County, 4881 Country Club Rd, Winston-Salem, NC 27104.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
3315 Silas Creek Parkway, Winston-Salem, NC 27103

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