Michelle Loraine Simpson
December 24, 1964 ~ October 1, 2024
Michelle Lorraine Simpson, aged 59, of Columbus, Indiana, passed away peacefully on October 1, 2024, in Columbus Regional Hospital. Born on December 24, 1964, in Franklin, Indiana, to Osbert Simpson and the late Shirley M. Feese Giles, Michelle was a beacon of love and exuberance, touching everyone with her spirited nature.
She is survived by her father, Osbert; her caring sisters, Jennifer (Kerry) Utterback and Hallie "Teri" (Ed) Short; and her supportive brother, Mark (Debbie) Rice. Michelle's heart extended to her nieces, nephews, and the entire family, each of whom she cherished deeply. Preceded in death by her mother, Shirley, and brothers, Joseph Dwayne Rice and David Randall Rice, she leaves behind a legacy of unwavering affection.
A passionate collector of moments through photography, Michelle found great joy in preserving memories. She will be forever remembered as a loving sister, attentive aunt, and true friend whose kindness knew no bounds. Michelle's legacy will live on in the hearts of all who were blessed to know her.
Visitation for friends and family will be held on Friday, October 5, 2024, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m. (CST) Saturday in the Mt. Carmel Cemetery Columbia, Kentucky where she will be laid to rest beside her mother, Shirley.
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Michelle is so sweet and quiet woman I know her through Indiana school for the deaf she visit see me in long time last I see her 1994 🤟
She always sweet person at ISD ,she is quiet . She is good . I remember her , her class of 1987 . She always nice talk me ,
I am surprised that Michelle passed away. She was a wonderful sweet person I met her at Indiana school for the deaf. She was a nice woman.
I miss her. she and I grow up and she was very sweet girl/lady/woman. I know her well very well.
What ? I don’t know that she already passed away . Oh heartbroken for her family and friends , she is class of 1985 also I remember her since Indiana school for the deaf. Our prayer sending.
I remember Michelle so much and she was a sweet person and will be missed..
Rodney Hobdy
I am soo sorry that she passed away! She will be missed! She has called me often to chat with me. We have had been friends since 1976 where we met in Camp Riley and we often chat about the olden days at camp. I also invited her to children’s deaf camp. She always stayed with me whenever we were in camp as I could hear some and would interpreted for her with the counselor at camp Riley. We had some good times together, plus lot of laughs when we were younger. I will miss our chats together. She is in God’s hands now with peace.Thank you Michelle for all of the chats until we meet again. Photo probably taken in the late 1980s. Prayers for the family.
I remember Michelle used date my brother and she is very special lady I have know her so well and we become good friends in lifetime and I will miss her so much rest in peace
She is very sweet n wonderful person at ISD.
My deepest condolences. Sure we had a fall out some time but there are some good memories I’ll always remember. Wherever you are at now, remember to behave. (Grins) Fly free!
-Dawn
I didn’t know she passed away. She used live in Fairington apartment