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Personal note from Michelle's children, Crystal and Preston

Thank you so much for everyone's prayers and support during this difficult time. Losing our mother has been very difficult, but it's been made a little more comforting by this community of people. We are truly blessed to have so many caring people in our lives. Thank you and God bless you all.

Poem by: David M Romano

When tomorrow starts without me
And I’m not here to see
If the sun should rise and find your eyes
All filled with tears for me

I wish you wouldn’t cry
The way you did today
While thinking of the many things
We did not get to say

I know how much you love me
As much as I love you
Each time that you think of me
I know you will miss me too

When tomorrow starts with out me
Please try to understand
That an angel came and called my name
And took me by the hand

The angel said my place was ready
In heaven far above
And That I would have to leave behind
All those I dearlylove

But when I walked through Heaven’s gates
I felt so much at home
When GOD looked down and smiled at me
From his golden throne

He said this is Eternity
And all I promised you
Today for life on earth is done
But here it starts a new

I promise no tomorrow
For today will always last
And since each day’s the exact same way
There is no longing for the past

So when tomorrow starts without me
Do not think we’re apart
For every time you think of me
Remember I’m right here in your heart.

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Obituary

Loving soul, Michelle Collette Goforth, passed away on October 31, 2022 after a 4 year battle with metastatic breast cancer. Michelle was 63 and was surrounded by loving family and friends during these last days. She is survived by her sister Bonnie Barber, her children: daughter Crystal Duran, son Preston Goforth and his wife Andrea Goforth, and her three grand children, Lydia Raye Goforth, Everly Christine Goforth and Hazel Grace Goforth.

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Timeline

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Born

September 23rd, 1959
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Had a child, Crystal Duran

April 2nd, 1985
Flint, MI
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Had a child, Preston Goforth

October 9th, 1989
New Orleans, LA

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Cause of death

Breast cancer

Method of disposition

Cremation

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