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Michelle E. Smith, age 79, passed away at VNA Hospice House in Vero Beach, FL.
She was born in Grayslake, Illinois and resided in New York prior to retiring in Florida.
Michelle was an avid sewer and enjoyed painting in her younger years. Her love for animals stayed with her throughout her life and she volunteered at the Indian River County Humane Society and supported “Dogs for Life”.
She was a member of Pathway Church.
Michelle is survived by her sons Wayne (Rebecca) and Dale (Melanie) Borchardt; brother Steve (Marlene) Tuchten; grandchildren Hannah, Daniel, Jessica, John, Correy, Leanne, Anthony Jorge, Heather, and Holly; as well as many loving great grandchildren.
She is predeceased by her parents Sidney and Shirly Tuchten.
A Celebration of Life will be held at Pathway Church, Vero Beach at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the VNA Hospice House https://vnatc.org/waystogive/.
Arrangements are by Thomas S. Lowther Funeral Home & Crematory, Vero Beach.
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Billie Jo Salinas - Co worker
September 6, 2023, 4:20 pm
Sorry for your loss, she was great person to work and talk with. Always had a smile.
james [jimbo] mennitt - co worker
September 6, 2023, 5:54 pm
we worked side by side at customer service and money center at walmart for 19 years.She loved God and family and dogs. I treasured her friendship.She will always be in my heart.
Serena Pasley - Former Co-worker
September 6, 2023, 10:20 pm
So sorry for your loss!! She was a very nice person. Her and I worked at the service desk. She will be missed!! She always had a big smile on her face.
Flo - Co-worker
September 7, 2023, 2:36 am
I worked with Michelle at Walmart and she always had a smile on her face. Sorry for your loss.
Margaret Hensel - Co-worker
September 7, 2023, 7:57 pm
I will miss seeing Michelle’s friendly smile as soon as I walked through the doors of Walmart. May her family and friends find peace as they remember a very special person.
Haydee Phillips - Friend
September 8, 2023, 8:19 pm
I am so sorry for your loss, I knew Michelle when I was in First Church of God, and I used to see her at Walmart all the time. She was a very sweet person. Sending love and prayers to all her family. Haydee Phillips and my son David Tinoco, who is in Walmart right now and found out about she was gone.