I am so shocked to hear the death of Michelle Graham. She was my mentor when I started working with United Alliance as an Engineering Staff back in 1999. She was so nice and sincere that I still remember her as a great person.

I met Michelle in 1986 when we were both working on Shuttle Flight Software, it would not be the first time we would share an office over the next 30 years.  She taught me many things about the flight software and I shared my knowledge of the reconfigurable data we refer to as Recon. We worked together getting the International Space Station (ISS) Recon system developed and operating to support configuring the Mission Control Center and providing products that would be included in the ISS flight software.  My favorite memories are not about the work they are about the conversations we had about our sons, husbands, families, vacations, gardens, and roses.  I will always remember the day Michelle, Silvia and I took a long trailer to Brenham to pick up 100 roses from the Rose Emporium.  In the weeks before we had gathered orders from other friends and co-workers and ended up ordering 100 roses.  We had a wonderful day, the drive from Friendswood, lunch in Brenham, walking around the rose gardens, all the while talking, laughing and enjoying the wonderful day.  I will miss her, she was a wonderful friend, co-worker, boss and confidant. Anita Bales (Clear Lake, TX)

To Michelle's Family,
I'm truly sorry to hear about the passing of your loved one.  I worked with Michelle several years ago here at Johnson Space Center.  It was always a pleasure to see her because she always greeted me with a friendly smile and laughter.  It is my prayer that the Lord God will ease your pain during this time of sorrow.  Be Blessed!

My condolence to the family and friends of Michelle. May God be with you.

I'm  so sorry for y'all loss never got the chance to  meet her from what I hear she was a very  nice lady

I grew up in Pleasanton with Michelle. She was always smart and kind. Her life experiences will leave a legacy of accomplishments. Please accept my sincere sympathy for Victor, the boys, and Kay.

Michelle was a wonderful co-worker. We had a connection due to her past teaching experience in La Porte ISD and our conversations were always so positive. She loved her family and her job so very much. I am truly going to miss her and pray blessings on her husband and sons that her legacy sustains them during this very sad time.

I was extremely sad to hear of Michelle's passing.  She was a wonderful person to work with.  Always cheerful too.  We will all miss her deeply. She left the world better than she found it.

Kay and other family members, I am so sorry to learn of the loss of Michelle. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Miriam Williams

It is very difficult to accept the death of a loved one from within our NASA family like Michelle Graham and most especially when she seems like an irreplaceable part of our NASA community. After being in this industry for over 30 years and getting to know great people like Michelle when those great people are taken so suddenly at the prime of their life the grief and pain are unbearable. I pray that you can find comfort in knowing that she was loved and appreciated very much within our NASA family.

I will miss Michelle she was my coworker, lead and mentor.  She had an infectious laugh and smile, and always had a great story to tell about her family and how much they meant to her.  The family is in my prayers during this difficult time.

It is a sad day for everyone who worked with Michelle over the years.  Her can-do spirit was so refreshing and uplifting that it alway encouraged me!  Michelle was the one who taught me about RECON way back in 1997.  I will never forget her patience and zeal for teaching as well as her concern for her students.  Over the years, I have seen her as a guiding influence to the continued successes of the IMARS team.  And, although we will miss hear at work, our loss is Heaven's gain.

I have known Michelle for many years as a colleague, co-worker, and friend. She was a fantastic person with an awesome personality and a knack for bringing people together. Losing her is a shock and a very difficult experience. Work is not the same without her. Her family is very much in my thoughts during this difficult time.

I am so saddened to hear of Michelle's passing.  She was a lovely lady and I enjoyed working with her on her documents at JSC/FDOC.  I will miss her very much!  My prayers and sympathies are with her family.

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Michelle Graham

August 19, 1954 – March 21, 2016

Forest Park East Funeral Home & Cemetery

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