It has been a year without the physical presence of our dear sister and friend. I light this candle because she lives on in our hearts and lives and we press on to the day when we will see and talk to her again. Her light will never go out. We can only imagine the joys that she is sharing with other loved ones who are with her and our Lord in heaven. We will always celebrate your life my precious friend.

Just informed of your passing and shocked....  May God be with the entire family during this and many difficult days ahead.  I knew Michelle during her teen years when Harvest church started in a small house in Charlotte.  Kind and considerate she was to all and her love for music was indeed a great passion for God.  We all could learn from her example and I'm sure her families' example as well.  Miss you all Ed and Joann.

Semper Fi~
Dennis Lawing

Michelle was there for me through some really difficult seasons and I will be forever grateful. My thoughts and prayers are with Gary, Joanna, Michael, and the huge extended / church family.

I'll never forget that sunny day when The Chidester's moved into my neighborhood. I sat in the ditch down the road a little ways, watching & hoping that they would have a little girl that I could be friends with. My wishes came true when I saw that little blonde haired girl. I was so completely overjoyed! We had so much fun on Sloan Drive She was my buddy and I have many cherished memories from those days...making mudpies under the big Magnolia tree,  the night that we saw hundreds of tiny mysterious lights blinking in the sky, ..& that Tony Orlando & Dawn concert. 
~~My Dear childhood friend, although we had lost touch with one another, whenever I thought of you it always made me smile. You brought a lot of joy to my life when we were growing up. It hurt my heart terribly to hear of your passing. Your big blue eyes and beautiful smile will forever have a place in my heart!~~~ 
I know that God himself was completely overjoyed to see that beautiful blonde haired lady moving into his neighborhood! Our loss is truly his gain! 
Praying for the peace that passes all understanding to envelop & comfort all of her precious family & friends...
Ecclesiastes 3:1-2 
For everything there is a season, a time for every activity under heaven. A time to be born and a time to die. A time to plant and a time to harvest.

I pray for God's healing and comfort for Michelle's family. My heart goes out to each and every one of you! Love you!!

My prayers and thoughts are with the entire family and all of those that love Michelle. 
In Christ I pray,
Teresa White

So sorry to hear this. My heart and prayers go out to the family. I pray God wraps you all in his arms and brings you a measure of peace after this loss.

I first met Mrs. Tate three months ago and although I did not have the pleasure of knowing her very long, I knew from meeting her that she was a Christian.  The light of Christ truly shined forth in her.  She is where the rest of us Christians are aiming to be and that is with the Lord.  She made it home.  My sincere prayers are with her family.

So very sorry for your loss.  She's now singing in Heaven.

So sorry to hear the passing of Michelle. I am so glad we had the opportunity to know and be friends with her and all her family. She was such a joy to be around. Her love for the Lord and her family were always very much evident. Though we will miss Michelle greatly, we know that one day soon, the Lord Jesus will come to take His bride to Heaven with Him and we will see her again. We pray for  all the family to be comforted at their loss and that the Lord strengthen them in the days to come.

I am so sorry for the loss of the most spiritual woman I knew! Michelle was a bright light for Jesus and her memory will live forever!  Just knowing she is with the Father is a comfort! Praying for you all!

For Gary, Joanna, Michael and the whole family - Any words I could say would never be enough. I grieve with you and I love you all the more because she loved you.

For Michelle-e-o! I love you forever and will miss you daily until we meet again, Soul Sista! Save me a seat.

We are sad to hear the passing of Michelle. I did not know her personally however I remember the first time hearing her sing. I was looking all over to see where the voice came from. The sound of her singing lifted my spirits right away. The Lord gave her a beautiful gift and she shared it with us. We love you Michelle and we will see you when The Lord calls us home.

DEAR,FAMILY,,,I'M SO GLAD I GOT KNOW YOU IN MY LIFE. AND IT SADDEN ME TO SEE THE PASSING OF MICHELLE,BUT ONE THING I KNOW SHE HAS MET JESUS AND TAKEN HER PLACE IN HEAVEN.ED- JOANN-CHRISTIE-TOM, GOD BLESS YOU ALL AND THE HOMECOMING WILL BE GRAND Teach us to number our days and recognize how few they are; help us to spend them as we should. Psalm 90:12

She has always been a perfect example of a Godly woman! I have such fond memories of the many times we sang together in church and other events! I miss those times but have great memories of them and won't forget them! She always had a way of lighting up a room with her smile! You will truly be missed and loved dearly!! Thank you for your Christian example!!

I am so sorry to hear of Michelle's passing. I can honestly say that I can not think of another family that has a greater spiritual impact on my life than the Chidesters. I have known them for over 30 years and I love each and every one of them dearly. My prayers have been and will continue to be with you all. May God fill you with the peace that passes understanding and the joy of The Lord, which is your strength.

I can still see your beautiful smile when we smiled at each other the last time I saw Michelle at church. I love her whole family. They have been such a blessing.

We are so sorry to hear of Michelle's passing. Although we haven't seen her for many years, we will always remember her beautiful smile, sweet spirit and loving ways. We pray for the families peace and comfort.
Mike and Sue Blessing

One of the best memories I had of my high school days was knowing this wonderful lady. Our loss is heaven's gain. Sincerest condolences to the family.

MAY GOD BLESS the entire family!!Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Michelle is singing and rejoicing with the Lord and,Praising God our Father.
We will miss her but we know that one day we will be reunited with her.
We Love you all!!!!God Bless You.

Praying for you at this time. May God comfort you.

I am so sorry to hear this!  Even though I haven't seen her in many years, I know the seeds she has planted in her many years on ministry, has produce fruit that will remain!  Our prayers are not only with her family, but also her church family.

Love and prayers for the family. God bless and keep you all during this time. 
Michelle had a beautiful voice. She sang at our wedding in December, 1985.
Barry and Susan Rose

I did not personally know this dear lady, but having family members who did and who are members of Harvest Church, I knew she was a sister in Christ. I am praying for all of her family for God to rain down an extra measure of His comfort and peace to your church family and your dear earth family. Praying for all!

You will be missed by family friends and all who knew my dear sister. You will be rewarded for your faithfulness. You touched many lives

My deepest sympathy to your wonderful family.  I knew Michelle as a ministry colleague and have great  respect for her work and her heart for ministry.  Steele Creek Church of Charlotte is praying for Harvest Church and the entire Chidester family.  #withhope

So sorry to hear this sad news. I've known Michelle for many years and even over time when I didn't see her the times I did she always made me feel welcome and always gave me a hug. I'm sure with her beautiful voice she's singing in the choir of Angels in Heaven. To her family - I pray that God will give you strength and peace knowing that she is with Jesus and is smiling down at you all - always.
Sincerely,
Teresa Cox McDonald

Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers to the entire family. May God bless you all.
Larry and Carol Ann Woodell

We are lifting you all up in Prayer.  Michelle was such a beautiful person inside and out.  She was instrumental in my relationship with the Lord.  I thoroughly enjoyed the Praise and Worship at Harvest.  It was the best I have ever been in, in a church.  She had a beautiful voice and I am sure she is singing and dancing at the throne with her sister.  We love you Michelle, Gary, Joanna and Michael and the rest of the extended family.  Strength and Peace to you.  May you feels God's arms wrapped around you.  Chris and Julie Cato

Michelle was my dear sister in The Lord and friend. We shared many years of praying in agreement together, singing for the glory of The Lord, laughing and crying together. There will never be another like her and I will miss her sweet smile and voice. I am sure she is happier than she could ever be here on earth. We grieve only for ourselves knowing that it is only a short time before we see her again in Heaven. Sing on my sweet and beautiful friend. I love you!

To the Tate/Chidester family. I am beyond words here. I loved her as a sister, friend, confidante, mentor, you name it. She leaves a legacy unmatchable. I love you all very much.

Although I have not seen Michelle in quite sometime, her voice never left my heart. Heaven not only gained an angel, but an angel with an amazing voice. JoAnna and Michael, and Gary, and family, may you all somehow find comfort. She loved and lived for our Lord, and for that, he welcomed her with open arms. Please know, all of you will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers.

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Michelle Chidester Tate

Born DECEMBER 23, 1965

McEwen Funerals & Cremations at Forest Lawn West

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