Michelle Lynn Stoner passed away September 20, 2022 at the age of 50 in Crossville, TN after a hard fought battle with cancer. She was born in Cleveland, OH to parents Charles (Chuck) Benci and Anne Ohmer on January 10, 1972.
She is survived by her 3 children Desire Hopper (Mitchell), Jamie Bell, and Jacob Burnside (Meleah); 8 grandchildren Kolton, Jackson, Rylan, Kailyn, Kalissa, Braydon, Brynlee, and Evelyn; as well as her mother Anne, father Charles, and her estranged husband Donald (Donnie) Stoner.
She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather Joseph Ohmer, maternal grandmother Bernadine Levay, and paternal grandmother Stella Mae Benci.
Michelle was one of the nicest, full of life, hardworking people you’d ever meet. She loved being outdoors, especially swimming or messing around with her plants. She was very passionate about her decorative boxes. On July 27, 2022 she was baptized and started her new path alongside our Lord, a day she couldn’t wait for.
From Jake to Mom: “Till Valkyrie comes and takes me home, I hope your stay in Valhalla is a welcomed one.”
From Jamie to Mom: Mother, you left us beautiful memories, your love is still our guide, although we cannot see you, you’re always at our side…I miss and love you mom.
From Miss Hollie: You were my saving grace, my soul sister, and my free spirit guide through this life we shared. You showed me and assured me daily how strong and independent I truly was when I couldn’t believe I am. With her gone far too soon her spirit is within my heart and soul daily. When things get tough God sends his angels and Michelle is mine! She will forever be my best friend and free spirited butterfly angel. Love ya sweetheart, always.
From Des: Without you I wouldn’t be who I am today. Everyday I will carry you with me, I will look for you in the sky.
The family has honored her wishes of cremation and as her favorite place was the beach, her final resting place will be in Destin, FL.
She loved her kids and her grandchildren with her whole being and we know she is watching over them now saying “I’m alright now guys, swimming with the fishes. Ya dig?”
My beautiful, wonderful Mom. Words were not enough to describe just how you touched us all. We will be seeing you again. We love you so much.
I have Never seen a More Happier Girl Growing up, as I used to say She was a Pistol. She was her own Person as she wanted to be, and for that I am Glad.
Every time I look at her Picture I tear Up, but Makes Me Glad that she is With Our Lord and Savior.
She was My Daughter and My Light, And I will Always Remember That. I will see her again, and we can Rejoice in the House of our Lord.
As a Child I would say she was Funny, not afraid to speak her mind, and a joy to be around. As Her Father she was the Apple of My Eye. Later in Life we Parted but I have never forgotten her Wit and almost being a Tom Boy and my love for her.
It is Hard knowing that she is gone, my only child, and every time I look at her Pictures, I get a smile on my face.
She will Never be forgotten, and when my time comes, we will meet in the House of The Lord, and be joyful of being together again.
Knowing that she is no longer in pain, we will sit at the lord’s table and be greeted by Himself with saying Welcome Home My Children.