Michelle, you will be missed so much! I will miss Your  big smile, your hearty laugh, and the love we shared as friends and Sorors. Our trips to Ocean City was the best Girl Trips. Please watch over “9080”.  Sending my condolences and prayers to your husband and family. Sending my love to you in heaven.❤️😢🙏🏽

I was deeply saddened by the news of  Karen’s passing. We were childhood friends. I remember the times when we would gather at her house in hopes to start a singing group. We surely thought we would be the next Supremes and Mrs Bethel was our fan ! She was by my side when my mom passed and unfortunately I was just informed of her passing . I’m truly heartbroken.  My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family . May she rest in heavenly peace. 

Ms. Peggy Bethel and Family,
Michelle was a bright light in this world.  She was  full of love, energy and life.  It has been a blessing and a privilege to be her childhood friend all of these years.  We will miss her sorely, but we should take solace that she is with the Lord our savior and that her memory will live on into eternity.  Rest in heaven my dear friend.
Love,  Maria Day-Marshall and family

To Peggy Bethel and Family
Michelle's love of family and friends were evident in her actions, in what she did for them and time spent with them. She loved her son, grandchildren, husband and her amazing mother who she adored. She had extreme faith in God and lead her life according to his commandment to love your fellow man. To Michelle's family you have my sincere condolences and may God comfort you during this difficult time. God gave us an angel and took our angel back to heaven. Eternal rest to you my sister.
Christine Willis-Bennett and Family

I loved the good spirits Michelle brought to a room whenever she was around. More than any choir member I can remember over the  past few decades,  she would make us us laugh  often, hard, loud, and long. I will always miss her humor,  her style, and her beautiful singing voice . She was blessed with many graces. Much sympathy to Romonde and to all the extended family and friends.

BY GOD'S COMMAND, YOU ARE MY SISTER FOR ALL ETERNITY.
BY MY BROTHER, YOU ARE CHOSEN TO BE MY SISTER-IN-LAW THROUGHOUT MY LIFETIME.
BY YOUR OWN HANDS & CHARACTER, YOU BECAME MORE THAN MY SISTER-IN-LAW, MORE THAN A ROLE MODEL OR MY FRIEND.
YOU ONCE ASKED YOUR MOM FOR A SISTER & SHE GAVE YOU A BEAUTIFUL DOLL. IN US, YOU SAID, NOW I HAVE MY SISTERS. 
I'VE LOVED YOU SINCE I WAS A LITTLE GIRL & THANK YOU FOR LOVING ME BACK.
MAY YOUR LIGHT SHINE BRIGHTEST IN THE HEARTS OF US ALL.
IN LOVING MEMORY:
YOU'RE SIMPLY THE BEST!

Thank you Michelle for your laughter, the family memories we shared, and for your love and dedication to Aunt Peggy.  Our prayers go out to Aunt Peggy, Romonde, Cam and rest of our families.  May the peace of God which passes all understanding guard your hearts and minds.  Rest in peace, our beautiful cousin.

Sending my condolences to her Bereaved families at this time. Heartfelt 
Sympathies to Mrs.Bethel the loss of her beloved daughter,  her son
CHARLES ANDRE MCDOUGALD.  At this time of sorrow there are few to no words of comfort.  Prayers for peace and understanding.  Love you all with the love of GOD, Amen 🙏🙏🙏

Rest In Peace Michelle 
I’ll always cherish the laughs and memories over the years
Sleep on 

The loving spirit that you always shared with everyone is unreplaceable.  I want to believe that the love you brought into the earth has transited beyond the grave to those you love.  Your presence in my life has been a rewarding experience and I miss you.  

Much Love
Yvonne "Cookie" Butler

OBITUARY

Karen Michelle Winters

June 24, 1954 – September 9, 2020

Fort Lincoln Funeral Home & Cemetery

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