Barbara Michel

MICHEL, Barbara Sue, passed away January 28, 2011 after nearly two decades of courageously battling cancer. She was born on August 16, 1940 in Ackerman, Mississippi, the only daughter of Aaron and Alma Thompson. Growing up as a farm girl, Barbara Sue loved animals, nature, and music, and throughout her life she was the compassionate caretaker of countless animals, an accomplished pianist, and an exceptional gardener. In 1958 she graduated from Ackerman High School and went on to attend Millsaps College in Jackson, Mississippi where she majored in Early Childhood Education and was in the Phi Mu Sorority. After graduating from Millsaps in 1962, Barbara Sue moved to Natchez, Mississippi to become an Elementary Grade school teacher. While working and living in Natchez, Barbara Sue met the love of her life, Donald Clifford Michel. Barabara Sue married Donald on June 9th, 1963 in Jackson, Mississippi and soon after had three children; Michael, Lisa, and Samantha. Over the next 34 years she and her husband Donald raised their children, lived in Mississippi, South Carolina, and Brandon Florida, socialized with their many friends, and travelled and explored the country. She is predeceased by her mother, father, and brother Wilmer, and her husband Donald, who passed in 1997. She leaves behind her three children and six grandchildren; Kaleigh and Madison Carpenter, Olivia and Jillian Devine, and Zachary and Emily Michel. Barbara Sue will always be remembered as a wonderful and loving daughter, friend, wife, mother, and grandmother. She will forever be missed by her family and friends. There will be a graveside ceremony held 3PM Friday, February 4, 2011 at Hillsboro Memorial Gardens.

HILLSBORO

MEMORIAL