Michol M. Brower, 66, of Charlotte, passed away October 8, 2021 in her home. Born August 21, 1955 in Newburgh, NY, the daughter of Sheldon P. W. and Barbara M. (Coughlin) Ruf. She married Philip Brower on July 13, 1996 in Charlotte and to their union; Michol gave birth to their son, Brandon Michael.
A graduate of John J. Senior High School in Hopewell, NY; Michol went on to further her studies at Dutches Community College in Poughkeepsie, NY with an Associate’s Degree in Child Care and Salem College of Winston Salem, NC.
She retired from NCR after 34 years of employment as a Project Manager.
Michol loved people and animals. She enjoyed traveling, entertaining family and friends. She and Philip would often open their home for birthdays and family celebrations. She also loved spending time with her nieces and nephews.
Survivors include her husband, Philip Brower; children, Brandon Brower, Claudia (Graham) Brockner and Darren (Kana) Brower; grandchildren, Tamauri, Mason and Leo; sisters, Karen Hearn, Mary Susan Ruf and Bernadette Ruf; brother, Peter (Donna) Ruf; numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents and brother-in-law, Eric Hearn.
A visitation for Michol will be held Thursday, October 14, 2021 from 5 until 8 p.m. at Forest Lawn West Funeral & Cremation Service, Charlotte, NC. Funeral Service 11 a.m. Friday, October 15, 2021 at the funeral home. Entombment in Forest Lawn West Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may given to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Condolences may be submitted at www.forestlawnwest.com.
