AUGUSTA, GA. - Michelle Gabrielle Burleson, born on January 23, 1926, in Paris, France, passed away on October 7, 2018, in Augusta, Georgia. After enduring great pain and suffering during the Nazi occupation of Paris as a teenager during World War II, she lived the rest of her life with uncommon vigor.
Following the war, she married her husband of over 40 years, Joe W. Burleson, a United States Army officer stationed in Paris, immigrated to the United States, and became a United States citizen. Upon her husband's retirement from the Army, they settled in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, and made that her home for over 40 years.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe W. Burleson.
She is survived by three sons, Gerard L. Burleson of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, Jean (John) F. Burleson of Evans, Georgia and Michel G. Burleson of Slidell, Louisiana; one daughter, Kiska J. May of Denver, Colorado; one step-son, Richard B. Burleson of Birmingham, Alabama; six grandchildren, John, Sean, Andrea, Kristin, Richard and Mary Jo; and seven great-grandchildren, Taylor, Hunter, Richard, Michelle, Sydney, Lauren and Savannah.
Michelle was very involved, for many years, as a volunteer in many charitable organizations, such as the Red Cross, Heart Fund and March of Dimes; was a long-time volunteer in a church soup kitchen that fed the needy; was a Cub Scout Den Mother; was very active in the PTA; and was always the most sought-after chaperone for youth groups, school trips, dances and parties.
She was always the "cool mom", who kids enjoyed being around. Her big smile, positive attitude, sense of humor and zest for life will be missed by all who knew her.
Family will receive friends between 7:00 and 9:00 p.m. Thursday, October 11, 2018 at Memory Chapel Funeral Home. Burial will follow a graveside service in Memory Hill Gardens at 10:00 a.m. Friday, October 12, 2018 with Memory Chapel Funeral Home, a Dignity Memorial Provider, directing.
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