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This memorial website was created in memory of our loved one, Michelle Woodall, 25, born on January 21, 1987, went home to Jesus on August 17, 2012. We will remember her forever.

August 17, 2015
August 17, 2015
Three years ago today, in the early morning hours I received that phone call that no parent should ever receive.  Our Michelle was gone..........

Here is a poem, I ran across this morning that describes our feelings..

Thinking of You with Love

We thought of you with love today,
but that is nothing new.
We thought about you yesterday,
and days before that too.
We think of you in silence,
we often speak your name.
All we have are memories,
and your picture in a frame.
Your memory is our keepsake,
with which we will never part.
God has you in His keeping,
we have you in our hearts.
A million times we`ve wanted you.
A million times we cried.
If love could only have saved you,
you never would have died.
It broke our hearts to lose you.
But you didn`t go alone.
For a part of us went with you...
the day God called you Home.
~Author Unknown
February 22, 2015
February 22, 2015
Thank You to everyone who helped us honor Michelle's memory by donating shoes to The 3rd Annual "Michelle's Shoes " Shoe Drive for children in need. On Valentines Day we delivered over 70 pairs of shoes to The Childrens Receiving Home Of Sacramento.

Those shoes will bring smiles to the faces of many kids.

Thank you Michelle would be pleased..............................
January 21, 2015
January 21, 2015
Happy Birthday Michelle
" your truly missed by many"
December 3, 2014
December 3, 2014
Michelle, my baby, I love you so much, I think of you everyday and someday we will meet again and share so much that has happened in the time were a part.
August 17, 2014
August 17, 2014
My condolences for the loss of Michelle.
Rest in peace..Troy Carney's mom
August 17, 2014
August 17, 2014
Thank you for sharing this memorial today, it's beautiful. Life is so precious....I can see Michelle's love of life, she is very loved and its a reflection of the love she gave. Wishing you mending of your broken hearts.
December 9, 2013
December 9, 2013
This is a poem I found this morning, seems as if
it is a message from our Michelle..........

"I'm Spending Christmas With Jesus This Year"

I see the countless trees around the world below
With tiny lights like Heaven's stars reflecting on the snow 
The sight is so spectacular, please wipe away that tear,
For I'm spending Christmas with Jesus Christ this year.

I hear the many Christmas songs that people hold so dear
But they can't compare with the Christmas choir up here
I have no words to tell you, the joy their voices bring 
For it's beyond description to hear the angels sing 
I know how much you miss me, I see the pain inside your heart 
But I'm not so far away, we really aren't apart.

Please love and keep each other, as my Father said to do
For I can't count the blessings of love He has for you 
I can't tell you of the splendor, nor the peace in this place 
Can you imagine Christmas with our Savior face to face?

I'll ask Him to light your spirit as I tell him of your love
Then pray for one another as you lift your eyes above. 
So, please let your hearts be joyful, and let your spirit sing 
For I'm spending Christmas in Heaven, and I'm walking with the King.
September 7, 2013
September 7, 2013
Here is a link to a video posted on Michelle's Facebook by her friend Brysun:
"See You Again" by Carrie Underwood.
Copy & Paste in your browser window:
http://vevo.ly/PMHMbp

We will see Michelle again.
August 17, 2013
August 17, 2013
You've been with Jesus and Grandmas and other lovely people for a year now. I can only imagine how beautiful and peaceful it is. We miss you terribly fierce. But we also know that you are good. Bare with us as we try to go on without you here. I'm having champagne...well sparkling wine, in honor of you. I will be here loving and praying for your family. See you soon lovely lady! Sharon
June 27, 2013
June 27, 2013
Michelley,its Mantschy poo-as you used to call me;)wish you were here to do what you did best-raise people up and let them know that they always deserved the world,whether it was career wise, or relationship wise you always had a say;)and wouldn't ever let me settle for less than I deserved!You were an amazing person & I thank U&God for the fun times we shared Tog-Love you&miss you so much
May 24, 2013
May 24, 2013
I just wanted to say something to you even knowing I have never met u but I was thinking about you an your Brother David an his hopefully soon to be wife an not only that the mother of a baby boy named Noah , anyways I just wanted you to know the way David talked to me about you made me feel like I knew you myself he is so close to you an loves you so much an he's right you're gorgeous <3
March 17, 2013
March 17, 2013
You gave me one thing in this world and that was I never ever have to be alone. Cause you always were there for me and I feel you still and know u are here whenever I need you. I love you
January 23, 2013
January 23, 2013
Hi Mark, Kathy, Danielle, Michael, and David. I just want you to know I am thinking of you and praying for all of you.
Love you
December 3, 2012
December 3, 2012
Life is different without Michelle, certainly has been rough the last 3 months without our Michelle.
We thank God for placing Michelle in our lives for the time she was with us, I still can remember her smiling face the day I met her 20 years ago, her smile only became brighter over the years. Until we meet in heaven..Love and Miss you...Dad
October 30, 2012
October 30, 2012
Just thinking of you this morning Michelle... miss you..
October 2, 2012
October 2, 2012
Reading all of the comments left by family and friends makes me so proud of Michelle. It is my loss that I didn't know Michelle as well as others did. It is obvious by all the comments and memories shared that Michelle accomplished great things with her life and touched many people. Our thoughts our with Les, Toni, David, Clayton, Eric and the many others affected by this great loss.
September 17, 2012
September 17, 2012
I will always remember you. All those Saturdays spent together in class, laughing, and sharing our lives. You are an amazing person.
August 29, 2012
August 29, 2012
Michelle, you will be greatly missed. You were one of the sweetest people I have ever met. I would like to give my utmost condolences to Michelle's family and Eric as well. I am completely shocked and just want to thank you Michelle for being who you were for the time you spent with us. Rest in Peace Michelle.
August 26, 2012
August 26, 2012
Kathy, Mark, David, Danielle and Michael
i'm deeply effected by your loss, i just heard. On behalf of the Sheridan family we send our love and prayers and know that this is a very difficult time for your family and her friends. She left to soon but accomplished so much with her young life. With deepest sympathy from Debbie, Mike, Mackenzie and Henry.
August 25, 2012
August 25, 2012
Karen, I was so sad to hear about Michelle, she was such a special girl and my heart goes out to you as a mother and all her loved ones that will miss her so much. I have fond memories of Michelle and Katelyn during their youth and I can't imagine your feelings of loss. I will pray for peace in the hearts of all her loved ones. My deepest condolences, Sandra
August 25, 2012
August 25, 2012
Today we celebrate a much too short, yet beautiful life. My heart and mind are sad and confused about our loss, but thankful for having our dear friend Michelle add some fun and fabulousness to all of our lives! 
August 25, 2012
August 25, 2012
I only met Michelle once, but I was looking forward to future gatherings and getting to know her better. I've never seen Eric, the way he was with Michelle. She brought out something in him, I have never seen in our 13+ year friendship. My deepest condolences to her family, friends and to Eric. Michelle you will be in our hearts forever.
August 24, 2012
August 24, 2012
I am deeply saddened by the news of Michelle's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with everyone through this difficult time.
August 24, 2012
August 24, 2012
So saddened to hear of our extended family's loss. Michelle obviously impacted many with her glowing personality.
Kathy, be strong for your daughter Michelle is now your Angel in heaven and will be watching over you. 
Karen and Eddie my heart aches for you and the loss of your beautiful granddaughter.
August 24, 2012
August 24, 2012
I wish to send my condolences. She will be missed and will always be kept in our memories. Mark jr.
August 24, 2012
August 24, 2012
I was blessed with Michelle the day I married her dad. I am so grateful for all the wonderful memories that I will cherish


forever. Michelle you were the perfect daughter and dad and I were always so proud of you. Our life's will never be the same without you Michelle.
August 24, 2012
August 24, 2012
I am deeply saddened by the sudden passing of Michelle. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family and close friends. Michelle was a wonderful classmate at USF, and her love, compassion, and bright smile will be missed.
August 23, 2012
August 23, 2012
Michelle, a bright, beautiful, ambitious young woman, full of life and so much to admire. While you were a friend of my daughter, I had the pleasure to spend time with you and experience your fun and witty sense of humor. To Michelle's family and friends, this is difficult to understand, I pray that you may have some peace! God Bless Michelle and all those who will miss her!
August 23, 2012
August 23, 2012
Les and Toni.    We are so sorry to hear of the passing of your beautiful daughter.  Our hearts and prayers are with you at this very sad time..
Alice and Jerry Delaney
August 22, 2012
August 22, 2012
Noah and family,
Im sure no words can express the loss of your beautiful daughter she was breathtaking and im sure she was just as funny and friendly as her daddy.Dont forget she has not left you she is still here by your side. Just close your eyes and she will hear you im sure of it.We have a bond with our children that is unbreakable.
August 22, 2012
August 22, 2012
Michelle was loved by her fellow students and the faculty who had the privilege to benefit from her intelligence, dedication to public service, team spirit and wit. She touched our lives for the better and we will miss her. My thoughts and prayers are with her family and she will forever live in the hearts of the University of San Francisco community.
August 22, 2012
August 22, 2012
Mark, Kathleen, Eric and family,
You are all in my thoughts at this difficult time.
Warm regards,
Denise Tyo
August 22, 2012
August 22, 2012
Too young and too beautiful. My condolences to the family. She will be missed.
Love, Leah
August 22, 2012
August 22, 2012
It is overwhelmingly sad and painful to talk about Michelle's life in the past tense-- all of us at USF who had been in contact with Michelle have grown very fond of her and will miss her intelligent observations, friendliness, and sunny disposition. I extend my deepest condolences to Michelle's parents, family, friends, classmates, and to many others whose lives she undoubtedly touched.
August 22, 2012
August 22, 2012
This is such a devastating and untimely loss of a smart, beautiful, funny and caring young woman. Michelle accomplished great things in her short life. My heart goes out to Les, Toni, Clayton and the whole family during this difficult and deeply sad time.
August 22, 2012
August 22, 2012
For Michelle's family my deepest sympathy for your loss. We love you and we loved Michelle, she is such a beautiful young woman. God bless Michelle and your families. She will always be in my heart.
August 22, 2012
August 22, 2012
Smart, funny, caring, beautiful, magnetic are just a few words that come to mind when I think of Michelle. She was loved by so many and will be missed beyond words. Sending Les, Toni, Clayton and Michelle's entire family hugs and love during this difficult time.
August 21, 2012
August 21, 2012
You are a brilliant and beautiful star who has gone on to shine from heaven. We will all miss you forever, but your memories will stay with our family forever. I will make sure that Sire has an award winning Halloween costume for the rest of his life.
August 21, 2012
August 21, 2012
My daughter, my best friend my everything. My heart is broken and life will never be the same without you. I miss you so much. You brought me so much happiness and left me many great memories that i will cherish forever. I will forever miss you and always love you.
Dad
August 21, 2012
August 21, 2012
Our hearts go out to you Les, Kathy and family. We remember a beautiful little girl growing up full of life and a joy to her parents. What a beautiful young woman Michelle became, full of life and still a joy to you both. I know you all are so proud of her. She will be missed but someday you'll be reunited. I know this to be true. God bless you Michelle and your family. Ken & Brenda
August 21, 2012
August 21, 2012
Dear Les, we are so sad to learn of the loss of Michelle. She was such a gracious, beautiful, intelligent and inspiring young worman. The world is a lesser place without her. Our constant prayers to you and her family. Love & Prayers, Kurt & Claudia Fisher.
August 20, 2012
August 20, 2012
I wish I could go back to that day in St. Kitts That special day with you, your Mom, Sharon and Rachel. The day we saw the Jesus cloud. Now you will see him everyday. I'll love you forever. Life is not measured by the breaths we take but by the moments that take our breath away..G Ma
August 20, 2012
August 20, 2012
We loved you unconditionally since the day you wee born but you never caused too many conditions. You were always kind, loving and thoughtful to us. You made us proud. You set high standards for the other grand kids. We both will always love you. G Ma & Grandpa.
August 20, 2012
August 20, 2012
Mark, Cathy and Family,
No words can describe this type of sorrow. I will pray continuously, daily for Gods comfort for you and your family. I know you are staying strong for your family Mark, so I'm praying for extra strength to get you through while you are also grieving. I am sorry I'm in L.A. that I can't be with you by your side at this time.
August 20, 2012
August 20, 2012
Michelle, I knew you from the time you were a little girl all the way until now...a beautiful, strong, confident, intelligent young woman & lady. The summer at Bass Lake remains in my memory forever - your smile, your laughter, wit, and sense of humor. At family gatherings, though not with us in body, you will always be there in spirit, forever in our thoughts, our memories, and hearts.
August 20, 2012
August 20, 2012
Michelle, i didn't want to believe it but now its became a hard reality since i'm here!one thing i know is that Gods work can seem so vile n harsh at times!but in truth he didn't take you from us to hurt anyone,he merely released you from a vile place so all of the good and beauty that was in you could be turned up on high n guided to him.so now you can shine over everyone who loves you!
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   Thinking of you today on your earthly Birthday. I can so clearly remember your birth and how joyful that day was . Today we are having some Princess Cake and one of your favorite dinners, Tortilla soup . Today at church they had baptisms and I remember the joyful glow on your face when you were being baptized . I can imagine that same joyful glow on your face when seeing our Lord in Heaven . Love you and Miss you , See you again when it’s my turn to see Heaven .
January 21
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Michelle,
Thinking of you this day sharing a Princess Cake with your grandmas, other loving relatives, maybe some of the disciples, and of course Jesus. You are so deeply loved and missed. We will see you soon and be able to be at that birthday celebration too Love, Aunt Sharon
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I am Truly Blessed that God placed Michelle in my life,
miss you my Little Princess.

I will be making Tortilla Soup Monday in your memory.......

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Happy Birthday to my beautiful grandaughter in heaven.  I was wondering what my gift would be this year:  nice silky pajamas, your favorite Bobbi Brown lip gloss or maybe passing on a piece of family turquoise.  I still have the lip gloss I purchased when we were shopping in San Francisco,  Today I will use a little.  I will mess up GPa' s hair like you used to do. The only one who got away with doing that.  Make your favorite berry cobbler. Always miss you. Love GPa & GMa

The Last Time We Saw Michelle

August 16, 2020
Posted by Mark for Grandma & Grandpa Mendonca

The last time we saw Michelle was at Rachel & James wedding.
almost  all of our children and grandchildren together that day.
What a special day, We miss Michelle so much.

Gma and Gpa.
(Michelles name for Grandma & Grandpa)

 

Grandma Denny's sweet girl

January 21, 2017

This is not really a story...it's a fact I was reminded of today through a photo of Michelle and Grandma Denny. There was such a deep love between Michelle and her Great Grandma Denny and how happy Grandma was to see her in Heaven. I can only imagine shared joy, laughter and fun happening between them even as I write this today! I am confident I will see them and be part of their joy, too.With love, deep yearning to see her and much gratitude that she landed in my life! Aunt Sharon

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