Michele Lynn Whaley

Michele Lynn Whaley obituary, Cambridge, OH

Michele Lynn Whaley

Michele Whaley Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Thorn-Black Funeral Home - Quaker City on Jun. 26, 2025.

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Michele Lynn (Paisley) Whaley, 48, of Quaker City passed away Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at her home.
Michele was born March 22, 1977, in Cambridge, a daughter to the late David Eugene Paisley and Tamra Kay (Stiles) Kirkbride of Cambridge.
She worked for Detroit Deisel for 17 years and enjoyed fishing, hanging out with her dogs, and spending time with friends and family.
In addition to her father, she is preceded in death by her brother Robert Cheney Paisley.
She is survived by her mother, Tamra Kirkbride of Cambridge; her fiancé, Clint Hillyer of Quaker City; her daughter, Alexis (Arren) Keith of Cambridge; and her nephew, Preston Paisley of Quaker City.
There will be private family services at a later date.
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