This past Sunday, mothers day (5/12/2013) I found out Michelle had gone to the arms ofd the Lord.  I had been thinking about her as of lately a lot as I know she was ill.  This lady was the image of strength and compassion that every human being should aspire to.  May your return to your maker be everything you dreamed of.  You will be missed....
Nylsa Figueroa

I am so sorry for your loss, Michell was a patient of ours at Dr. Ducketts office. She was a joy to know, and I always enjoyed her company at the support groups and functions at the hospital. My deepest sympathy
Kathleen

Michell's friendship was very dear to me.  The first time we spent with each other was in the ministry.  As we walked, we talked about how difficult it can be to maintain good friendships sometimes.  We shared some of our "issues" and personality traits.  I promised Michell that we would never have a "falling out" and we didn't!  That conversation was the start to a great friendship and we shared some fun times together.  I deeply appreciated her warmness, that she spoke her mind, her eagerness to help others and her determination to never give up on anything or anyone!  Michell treated everyone the same.  She always made me feel like a real friend.  I'm really going to miss Michell. I'm so thankful for the real hope of seeing her in the new system!

My deep sympathy and condolences to Michell's family.

Tim, 
Kim and I are so sorry to hear of your lost.  I only wish that I could put words together that could lessen the pain that you and your family must be in. Oh how we are living for the day that Jesus calls and Mitchell, along with others who are resting in Jehovah's memory will answer and how happy we will be to be amongst the great crowd to welcome her and others back.  We are a day closer to that happy hope then we were yesterday.
Love, 
Your brother and sister,
Carlos and Kim Pollard

May the God of comfort continue to be with you and your family.
E

To the family, to know Michell was to love her. You could not ask for a more gracious, beautiful spiritual sister. Always willing to help in any way she could. To work in the ministry with her was a joy, full of knowledge was what she shared with you.  I really appreciated learning and drawing on her experience. I know very soon our dear sister will be with us again, this time without pain, laughing, dancing, singing and living on a beautiful paradise earth.  This is what I keep close to me about our sister Michell.

Sorry for your loss, I wii keep you in my prayers. I worked with Michelle at Columbia Hospital.

Im sorry for your loss may your family draw close to god and he in return will draw closer to you(james 4:8)

All I could think about the last time that I saw Michell was that she ran the race to the end.  She finished her course in faithfulness.  Through all the trials in her life she endured them all faithfully.  I pray that I should be so fortunate.  I will miss my friend very much.  So much life in such a small package.  She could always make me laugh.  Just as the dead are living in Jehovah's memory awaiting the resurrection so Michell will live on in my mind and heart. May Jehovah tenderly care for her family at this time.

Awww aunt Shelly!!  

I'm going to truly miss her.  She always knew how to make me laugh.  Her humor was always tongue-in-cheek, but it was her infectious laughter that always kept me smiling.  I considered Michelle to be like an aunt to me, but I can only imagine how those who are truly related to her must feel right now. 

My heart truly goes out to all of her friends and family.  It is not easy losing a loved one, and that pain can never truly be consoled until the future.  Although it's difficult right now, I know that Jehovah has her in his memory, and we will see her again in the new system.  

Until then, she will truly be missed greatly.

I met Michelle through my sister, Zandra.  Michelle was a very sweet and kindhearted person.  She had a beautiful smile that lit up her whole face.  I will miss her.  I offer my condolences to the family and I ask God to comfort you at this difficult time.      Christal Alston

Michelle may you rest in Peace and in God's care among his angels; I will miss that loving spirit, that you so posses, with your wide and beautiful smile along with your dimples and humorous nature.  My heart felt condolences to the family.

Ms. Pauline Hall

Michelle was my BFF, back in the day, she always had a beautiful loving and caring spirit she had a SMILE that would light up the world!!  I will truly miss her presents in this life, and without a doubt I believe that her spirit is at peace and that it will live on in my heart forever.

My Sincere Condolences to the Family.
Darlene Williams Bell

To Brother Black and Family: Today we mourn but tomorrow we will rejoice.  Michell was a true inspiration to me.  She had a CAN DO spirit and never let circumstances affect her service to her God Jehovah.  We all will miss her and may we all too cherish the example set by one of Jehovah's true servants until we see her again.

Infectious giggle, twinkling eyes, dimples and beautiful spirit are just a few words that come to mind when I think of Michell.  This journey has ended, I look forward to the next.

Michell, Michell, Michell  She would say "please don't put an "e" at the end of my name"..... I met Michell in pioneer school about 20 plus years ago and we have been friends every since then. Yes she was full of Life-Energy, Fun and Laughter.  Always able to make lite out of any bad situation, we would get together and just laugh our heads off.  In our last conversation  I told her never to say she is dying you are just suffering for a little bit.... in Jehovah's eyes his faithful sevant never die and this is the beauty and blessings of knowing Jehovah...She said "you are right".  So rest well my Sister my Friend and "WE WILL" see you SOON!

I'm going to miss her hearty laughter and generous spirit the most. She gave so much of herself and didn't expect anything in return. And she always knew how to have a good time. I can't wait to see her again in the new system where her friends and family will welcome her with open arms. I pray that Jehovah comforts her family and helps them to remember the hope they have to see her again.

I will always remember Michell for her love for Jehovaah and her love. For people.  In so many wys she showed  so much love and took a genuine personal interest  in  others .  I thank JEHOVAH that had the privilege to know her. I will
Always cherish those fond memories  and I really look forward  to seeing her in
The very near future the resurrection.  Revelation  21:4

Our paths crossed at work.  Although I had not seen Michelle the past three years, the memories are there of a caring and nice person.  May she rest in peace.

â€œMichelle is courageous, gregarious, caring, a ride and die chick who will take a bullet for you.  When I think of her, she reminds me of Rahab, who risked her life for the two spies.  There are few friends that I can count on my right hand that would go out their way, tell you straight up without pretense, will not hold a grudge and remains loyal to the friendship.  Michelle was that special friend I can trust.  I will always treasure our moments we shared, though my heart is temporarily broken, but soon I will see my dancing partner again.â€

Kim Bartley (Atlanta, GA)

My memories of Michell was of an energetic, vibrant person who loved being around people.  I got to see a lot of her the past few months and grew to love her for her strength of character.  The way she handled her illness was very encouraging and inspiring.  She never had a 'give up, give out or give in' attitude.  She fought, with dignity, to the very end.  I'll keep memories of her smile and zest for life as I await our reunion in the new system. Revelation 21:4

Sandy Rush
Lanham, Md/Escondido, CA

Michell will be sorely missed; she is well-loved. She truly loved Jehovah and served HIM with all she had. Such a good example of faithfulness and loyalty - first to Jehovah, then to her family, and friends - will always be remembered... and certainly should be imitated.

Michell and I spent a lot of time together in person, on the telephone - landline, cell, texting - you name it.  We danced together, cried together, rejoiced together, vacationed together, read the Bible together, as well as ministered together and to one another.  I have great memories and will always remember her expressions of love and appreciation along with many acts of kindness toward me and many others.  I look forward to our time together in the coming system where death will be brought to nothing.  Meanwhile, I thank Jehovah for our time together and expressions of genuine love for one another.  A true friend.

A true friend to the very end.  We bumped heads and then made up like real friends do.  Oh how much I will miss "Me"! I cried many a day on her shoulder and like a true friend she let me just break down. I await the day to see her again and that great big smile and know that we will all not remember such a sad time as this. Rev: 21:3-4

I am so sorry to hear of Michell's death.  I look forward to seeing her again soon in Paradise.  When I think of Michell, I think of how much she loved to dance.  
She was the first on the dance floor and the last to leave.  I remember just recently hearing her say, 'you gonna leave me out here by myself?'  She loved life, food and friends.  WE will miss you Michell!

The pictures of Michell as a little girl with skinned knees and a smile on her face say it all...she will be remembered by me as a tough lady, a fighter with a very keen mind and an extraordinary loving heart.  She will be missed until we see her smiling face again real soon....as she was smiling in Chicago.

To know Michell is to love her. Michelle touched every member of my family in some way. From correcting my sons & getting on their nerves. To being a dance partner, coming to the hospital for my sis & her baby, planning bridal & baby showers, graduation parties in bad weather Michelle was always there for us. I will miss her dearly. I remember the Tuesday nights at the Silver Diner with the kids her grands & my boys. The bible studies together with the kids. I can't wait to see Michell again in the resurrection. Until then sleep sweetly. Michell was a real friend and I Love her so much. To the family and especially the grandchildren you have my deepest condolences. I am only a phone call away.

I find it very difficult to find the words to express the personality that was Michell--.  She was one on those people who just made you love her-and I did.  First, she worked your last nerve and, if you forgave her for that, then she got up under your skin and after that you had a dear friend for life.  I look forward to seeing her in the new system.  She won't be hard to recognize.  She will be the one with a full head of curly hair, a bright, dimpled smile, waving both whole arms in the air, yelling, it's me.  I look forward to that.

MICHELLE WAS A BEAUTIFUL, LOVING, CARING, AND FORGIVING PERSON

AND I WILL MISS HER WARM SMILE
                                                   ESTHER JONES (CAPITOL HEIGHTS MARYLAND)

I didn't get a chance to know your mother and I think I meet her once. From that meeting I'm able to remember the love and kindness that flowed from her. She will be greatly missed, she's with her father now and we know she no longer suffers. My prayers are with you and the family.

Luv Ya,
The Martin/Patterson Family

OH HOW I MISS MY NIECE, HER WARM SMILE HER JOY OF LIFE HER CARING PERSONALITY HER KINDNESS AND LOVE FOR ME AND MY FAMILY I WILL MISS MY NIECE BUT I KNOW ONE DAY WE WILL SHE EACH OTHER AGAIN PRAY THE LORD JEHOVAH GOD AMEN. AUNT CLARICE REYNOLDS DAVIS AND UNCLE DANIEL DAVIS

My mother was a beautiful person. Her love projected from her and held her close to the hearts of many. I will never forget her exuberant personality, her determination and her love for Jehovah. Some of her happiest times were when she was busting a move on the dance floor, cranking a "Go-Go" song and spending time with her friends. My children and I will be lost without her guidance and will long for the day when we have her back with us again.

When i think of Michell what comes to mind is KIND,SHARING and most of all LOVING. I know a lot of people find it hard to find words to express their condolences but with Michell i can honestly say she proved true to the words listed above. My heart goes out to her immediate family and friends. For those who share our beliefs i'm sure you feel like I feel when it comes to this system  of things "I CANT WAIT UNTIL IT ENDS" and we wil be able to see our dear Michell again. I'll see you on the other side...

OBITUARY

Michell D. Black

May 26, 1960 – July 14, 2012

Robert E. Evans Funeral Home

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