Michelle Herston, 55, of Port Charlotte, Florida died Sunday, May 30, 2010 at home surrounded by her loving family. Michelle was born on June 22, 1954 in Akron, Ohio. She attended Turkeyfoot Elementary School, Erwine Junior High School, and Coventry High School, all located in Akron. On November 3rd, 1967, at the age of 13,…
Continue ReadingMichelle Herston, 55, of Port Charlotte, Florida died Sunday, May 30, 2010 at home surrounded by her loving family.
Michelle was born on June 22, 1954 in Akron, Ohio. She attended Turkeyfoot Elementary School, Erwine Junior High School, and Coventry High School, all located in Akron. On November 3rd, 1967, at the age of 13, she met her husband, James W. Jim Herston, local engineer and Charlotte County Airport Authority Commissioner. They were married 6 years later and have been together and inseparable ever since. Their last anniversary marked the 36-year milestone. Jim, Michelle, and their 2 children, Dr. Melody L. Herston and Matthew J. Herston, moved to Port Charlotte in August of 1985, seeking the warm weather, small town atmosphere, and the beautiful harbor views. Michelle was an executive secretary for most of her career, eventually working beside Jim at Herston Engineering Services, Inc. Michelle retired to her new dream home in 2002. She was a member of Murdock Baptist Church and the Charlotte Bay Chapter of the D.A.R.
Michelle put her heart and soul into caring for her family. With a true servant’s heart she welcomed family and friends into her home on numerous occasions where she would bless them with her generous hospitality. Her bubbly personality and infectious laugh warmed the hearts of many.
Michelle is survived by her husband James W. Herston, daughter Dr. Melody Herston, son, Matthew J. Herston, and her father, Harry L. Gray, all of Port Charlotte; sister Grace (Dennis) Shanafelt and nephew Dean Shanafelt, both of Jefferson, Georgia; niece Heidi (Rudy) Tingelhoff, great-niece Grace Tingelhoff, and great-nephew Oliver Tingelhoff, all of Charleston, South Carolina; uncle Richard (Janice) Gray of Akron, Ohio; and her beloved dog Onyx. She was preceded in death by her mother Sally Jeanette Gray in 2008 and her great-nephew O. Denny Tingelhoff in 2006.
Visitation will be held Thursday, June 3, 2010 at 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM at Roberson Funeral Home Port Charlotte Chapel. Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Friday, June 4, 2010 at Murdock Baptist Church, Cochran Blvd, Port Charlotte. Rev. Mark D. Smith will officiate. Entombment will follow at Restlawn Memorial Gardens, Forest Nelson Blvd, Port Charlotte.
Peter and Cynthia Taylor
left a message on June 2, 2010:
At a time like this it is hard to say words that will ease your pain.
The questions swirl as to how and why.
What we do know is that all things happen in His perfect timing (not ours) and Michelle, as an ardent believer in our Lord Jesus Christ Michelle is now in Heaven with a brand new body and no more pain.
Knowing that fact, we hope that will give your family comfort.
God Bless,
Pete & Cyndee Taylor
Karen & Dan Rose
left a message on June 2, 2010:
Jim and Family~
We were so sorry to hear about Michelle. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time.
Love,
Danny and Karen
Debbie Gordon
left a message on June 2, 2010:
Melody, you & your family are in my heart. Sending prayers to you all.
Jenine Thornley & Thom Trask
left a message on June 2, 2010:
Jim, Matt & Melody:
Our hearts go out to you all. Please know that you're in our thoughts & prayers.
MONICA RIVERA
left a message on June 2, 2010:
TO THE ENTIRE HERSTON FAMILY I SEND MY CONDOLENCES. MRS. HERSTON WAS AND WILL ALWAYS BE A BEAUTIFUL, FUNNY WOMAN WHO WILL BE REMEMBERED ALWAYS AND FOREVER BY ALL OF THOSE WHO'S LIVES SHE TOUCHED. I AM DEEPLY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSE AND HOPE AND PRAY FOR YOU ALL..
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Charles Boyle
left a message on June 2, 2010:
Jim: I am so very sorry for your loss. Your love for your wife and hers for you was always readily apparent when I saw the two of you together. You and your family are in my prayers. Sincerely, Charlie Boyle
Herb Stephens
left a message on June 2, 2010:
So sorry for your great loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Herb & Norma Stephens
Yvonne Woods
left a message on June 2, 2010:
Jim & Matt, I'm so very sorry to hear about Michelle. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God Bless all of you.
Yvonne
David Davenport
left a message on June 2, 2010:
My heart goes out to the Herston family. My prayers are with you.
Debbie Rubino
left a message on June 2, 2010:
I am so sincerely sorry for the loss of your family with Michelle. I met and worked with Michelle in Akron, Ohio at Roadway Express-Services. She was one of the sweetest people/person that I have even known. Herston Cleaners is still in the area. I am so sorry for your loss. Debbie Rubino
Miriam (Aikey) Ray
left a message on June 2, 2010:
I was shocked and saddened to read of Michelle's passing. Michelle had such a sweet spirit and I am so sorry for your loss. I just came across a picture of her at from Dave Ray's bible study (she and Jim attended in the 70's) the other day and was thinking of her. My prayers are with you, may God's grace sustain you in the days ahead.
Harold,Holly & Dalton Smith
left a message on June 2, 2010:
Our Sincere thoughts and prayers are with your family in the loss of Michelle. God Bless you in this time.
Mary Tetrick
left a message on June 2, 2010:
I am so sorry for the loss of a very special lady. I met Michelle at the bank,and she was always smiling and even though I didn't see her much after transferring to another branch, I will never forget her. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. May God comfort you.
Robin (King) Roe
left a message on June 2, 2010:
Dear Jim & families,
May God bless you and yours always and in all ways. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. You & Shelly use to babysit for me, my kid's Joe Roe & Leona Roe way back when (you were probably dating). Shelly was a beautiful woman and human being. She had a great smile & terrific laugh. She always seemed happy about everything. All of you will miss her, but have a lot of memories that will help you through these trying times. Take care and God bless.
Cathy (Johnson) Todd
left a message on June 2, 2010:
I was so saddened to hear about Michelle's passing. You two had a great love and many great memories that will help sustain and comfort you. I am praying for you and your family.
Tisha M.
left a message on June 2, 2010:
Michelle was a true angel and God has given her golden wings! She was a beautiful inspiration to many with her radiant smile that would fill any room. Jim, please know that God will give you and your children strength to carry on. And remember Numbers 6:26 The Lord lift his countenance upon thee, and give the PEACE.
Lindy French
left a message on June 2, 2010:
Jim, We will miss seeing the both of you here in the boutique. Michelle was such a gracious lady and it was inspiring to just look in her face. Beauty was inside as well as outside. May God wrap his arms around you and give you peace. Love Lindy
Laura Pennington
left a message on June 2, 2010:
Jim and family, I am so sorry about Michelle's passing. Jim, through our fathers, we have been acquainted for many years. Only through the last several years I have spoken with you and Michelle. She seemed liked a very nice person. So very sorry for your loss. All of you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Andy &Terri Pfaff
left a message on June 2, 2010:
Our sincere sympathies to the Herston family. We wish you peace and comfort in the days ahead.
Raja Muppavarapu
left a message on June 2, 2010:
My deepest sympathies to you and your family. I wish you comfort and peace.
Sincerely,
Raja Muppavarapu
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Mel & Dee Hayes
left a message on June 2, 2010:
Dear Jim, Melody & Matthew Our prayers have been with you. I hope you know how much we would have wanted to been there. When it was mentioned how your Mother cared & welcomed people we were those people.Our love for her is unending She will always remain in our hearts as all of you are.Please keep the memories of her & know she loved & was proud of all of you.Our love & prayers.
Donna (Crawford) Spraggins
left a message on June 2, 2010:
Hi Jim,
I was so sorry to hear about Michelle. I was in Akron visiting family and saw her obituary. She was a good friend to me in high school. My husband passed away a few years ago, so I know what you are going through. I hope time will bring peace to you and your children.
Rick Swan
left a message on June 2, 2010:
Jim
I am so, so sorry to hear about Michelle she was just a real sweet person an d my thiughts and prayers are with your entire family. May God bless your family.
Rick Swan, Green Oh
Sandy Brown
left a message on June 2, 2010:
Grace, I am so sorry to hear about your sister. I know you loved her so much. Our prayers are with you and her family.
Jeff and Pat Hinkle
left a message on June 2, 2010:
Jim and Family,
We are so sorry to hear about Michelle. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Jeff and Pat Hinkle
Portage Lakes
Mary and Shannon King
left a message on June 2, 2010:
Sorry for your loss. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Laurie Case Waldie
left a message on June 2, 2010:
Jim,
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God Bless.
Laurie (Case) Waldie
left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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Peter and Cynthia Taylor
left a message on June 2, 2010:
At a time like this it is hard to say words that will ease your pain.
The questions swirl as to how and why.
What we do know is that all things happen in His perfect timing (not ours) and Michelle, as an ardent believer in our Lord Jesus Christ Michelle is now in Heaven with a brand new body and no more pain.
Knowing that fact, we hope that will give your family comfort.
God Bless,
Pete & Cyndee Taylor
Karen & Dan Rose
left a message on June 2, 2010:
Jim and Family~
We were so sorry to hear about Michelle. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time.
Love,
Danny and Karen
Debbie Gordon
left a message on June 2, 2010:
Melody, you & your family are in my heart. Sending prayers to you all.
Jenine Thornley & Thom Trask
left a message on June 2, 2010:
Jim, Matt & Melody:
Our hearts go out to you all. Please know that you're in our thoughts & prayers.
MONICA RIVERA
left a message on June 2, 2010:
TO THE ENTIRE HERSTON FAMILY I SEND MY CONDOLENCES. MRS. HERSTON WAS AND WILL ALWAYS BE A BEAUTIFUL, FUNNY WOMAN WHO WILL BE REMEMBERED ALWAYS AND FOREVER BY ALL OF THOSE WHO'S LIVES SHE TOUCHED. I AM DEEPLY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSE AND HOPE AND PRAY FOR YOU ALL..
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Charles Boyle
left a message on June 2, 2010:
Jim: I am so very sorry for your loss. Your love for your wife and hers for you was always readily apparent when I saw the two of you together. You and your family are in my prayers. Sincerely, Charlie Boyle
Herb Stephens
left a message on June 2, 2010:
So sorry for your great loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Herb & Norma Stephens
Yvonne Woods
left a message on June 2, 2010:
Jim & Matt, I'm so very sorry to hear about Michelle. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God Bless all of you.
Yvonne
David Davenport
left a message on June 2, 2010:
My heart goes out to the Herston family. My prayers are with you.
Debbie Rubino
left a message on June 2, 2010:
I am so sincerely sorry for the loss of your family with Michelle. I met and worked with Michelle in Akron, Ohio at Roadway Express-Services. She was one of the sweetest people/person that I have even known. Herston Cleaners is still in the area. I am so sorry for your loss. Debbie Rubino
Miriam (Aikey) Ray
left a message on June 2, 2010:
I was shocked and saddened to read of Michelle's passing. Michelle had such a sweet spirit and I am so sorry for your loss. I just came across a picture of her at from Dave Ray's bible study (she and Jim attended in the 70's) the other day and was thinking of her. My prayers are with you, may God's grace sustain you in the days ahead.
Harold,Holly & Dalton Smith
left a message on June 2, 2010:
Our Sincere thoughts and prayers are with your family in the loss of Michelle. God Bless you in this time.
Mary Tetrick
left a message on June 2, 2010:
I am so sorry for the loss of a very special lady. I met Michelle at the bank,and she was always smiling and even though I didn't see her much after transferring to another branch, I will never forget her. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. May God comfort you.
Robin (King) Roe
left a message on June 2, 2010:
Dear Jim & families,
May God bless you and yours always and in all ways. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. You & Shelly use to babysit for me, my kid's Joe Roe & Leona Roe way back when (you were probably dating). Shelly was a beautiful woman and human being. She had a great smile & terrific laugh. She always seemed happy about everything. All of you will miss her, but have a lot of memories that will help you through these trying times. Take care and God bless.
Cathy (Johnson) Todd
left a message on June 2, 2010:
I was so saddened to hear about Michelle's passing. You two had a great love and many great memories that will help sustain and comfort you. I am praying for you and your family.
Tisha M.
left a message on June 2, 2010:
Michelle was a true angel and God has given her golden wings! She was a beautiful inspiration to many with her radiant smile that would fill any room. Jim, please know that God will give you and your children strength to carry on. And remember Numbers 6:26 The Lord lift his countenance upon thee, and give the PEACE.
Lindy French
left a message on June 2, 2010:
Jim, We will miss seeing the both of you here in the boutique. Michelle was such a gracious lady and it was inspiring to just look in her face. Beauty was inside as well as outside. May God wrap his arms around you and give you peace. Love Lindy
Laura Pennington
left a message on June 2, 2010:
Jim and family, I am so sorry about Michelle's passing. Jim, through our fathers, we have been acquainted for many years. Only through the last several years I have spoken with you and Michelle. She seemed liked a very nice person. So very sorry for your loss. All of you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Andy &Terri Pfaff
left a message on June 2, 2010:
Our sincere sympathies to the Herston family. We wish you peace and comfort in the days ahead.
Raja Muppavarapu
left a message on June 2, 2010:
My deepest sympathies to you and your family. I wish you comfort and peace.
Sincerely,
Raja Muppavarapu
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Mel & Dee Hayes
left a message on June 2, 2010:
Dear Jim, Melody & Matthew Our prayers have been with you. I hope you know how much we would have wanted to been there. When it was mentioned how your Mother cared & welcomed people we were those people.Our love for her is unending She will always remain in our hearts as all of you are.Please keep the memories of her & know she loved & was proud of all of you.Our love & prayers.
Donna (Crawford) Spraggins
left a message on June 2, 2010:
Hi Jim,
I was so sorry to hear about Michelle. I was in Akron visiting family and saw her obituary. She was a good friend to me in high school. My husband passed away a few years ago, so I know what you are going through. I hope time will bring peace to you and your children.
Rick Swan
left a message on June 2, 2010:
Jim
I am so, so sorry to hear about Michelle she was just a real sweet person an d my thiughts and prayers are with your entire family. May God bless your family.
Rick Swan, Green Oh
Sandy Brown
left a message on June 2, 2010:
Grace, I am so sorry to hear about your sister. I know you loved her so much. Our prayers are with you and her family.
Jeff and Pat Hinkle
left a message on June 2, 2010:
Jim and Family,
We are so sorry to hear about Michelle. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Jeff and Pat Hinkle
Portage Lakes
Mary and Shannon King
left a message on June 2, 2010:
Sorry for your loss. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Laurie Case Waldie
left a message on June 2, 2010:
Jim,
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God Bless.
Laurie (Case) Waldie
left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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