Michelle was born on November 20, 1976 in Athens, Texas to parents Roy Yates and Dottie (Williamson) Yates and entered into eternal rest on September 11, 2021 at the age of 44. Michelle (nicknamed "mama" and "Chelle") loved crafting, photography, plants and singing. Michelle attended Lakeview Assembly of God Church where she would sing on occasion. Michelle married Chris Curry on August 9, 2002.
Michelle was preceded in death by her mother, Dottie Yates, and her brother Randy "Bubba" Yates.
She is survived by her husband Chris Curry of Tool, Texas; daughter Emily Curry of Tool, Texas; father Roy Yates of Tool, Texas; sister Cindy Yates of Tool, Texas; nephews Stephen Ward and Randy Yates Jr.; other family members and many more friends.