Michelle Lynn (Chappell) Dickerson
March 20, 2014 at 4:03 p.m., surrounded by loving family and friends, Michelle Dickerson went home to see Jesus. She passed from this life at Indiana University Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Michelle was born Michelle Lynn Chappell on February 9, 1981, to parents Darrell and Shirley Chappell. She was a graduate of Arsenal Technical High School in Indianapolis in 1999 where she served as Student Council President her junior and senior years and was very involved in the music department.
Michelle married Michael Dickerson, the sweetheart of her dreams, August 26, 2000. They were married in Sullivan, IN where she was living at the time as a student at Indiana State University. The highlights of their lives, Hannah Mae arrived May 11, 2001, and Sarah Lynn arrived January 25, 2003.
Michelle is survived by husband, Michael, daughters, Hannah Mae and Sarah Lynn Dickerson, parents Darrell and Shirley Chappell, grandparents Rev. Howard and Phyllis Burt, parents-in-law, Brian and Becky Dickerson, sisters, Rebecca (Mark) Coffey and Stephanie (Rodney) Chappell, brother-in-law, Eric (Emily) Dickerson, sister-in-law, Deborah Dickerson, and a host of loving nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. She was preceded in death by great-grandparents, Clyde and Estelle Burt, and Urvel and Alta Hobbs, and grandparents, Russell and Martha Chappell.
Funeral arrangements are being handled by Indiana Funeral Care. Calling will be at Abundant Life House of Mercy, 1003 West Lincoln Street, Danville, IN from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Monday, March 24, 2014. The service, Revs. Jeremy and Jerry VanLue, presiding, will be held immediately following in the same location at 7:00 p.m. Burial is in Merom, IN on Tuesday, March 25, 2014, at 2:00 p.m.
Our tragic loss is a gain for heaven’s choir. We love and miss you Michelle, but we will see you again.
Grandpa Burt says
Michelle, it has been a long struggle but it is worth
everything to know that you are pain free. I wish I could
see you this morning in your brand new angel attire. keep
watching, I will see you before very long.
Love with my whole being. love, grandpa
Kelvin and Misty Coffey says
Our hearts and prayers go out to the Dickerson family at the passing of a sweet warrior of God, Sis. Michelle Dickerson. I can still see her at my aunt’s graveside, burdened, and wondering would fill the old saints of God’s shoes. You did, Sis. Michelle, and you are worthy to have others strive to follow in yours, showing others that no matter what, God is faithful. We love and will forever miss you.
Melinda VanLue says
Michelle you were a true christian lady i loved an admired your faith an trust in God~Your faith ever wavered one time
one of these days an it wont be long we will join you on the hill of glory .you have left no one an excuse not to make heaven their home~ miss you even though we moved we still prayed for an with you for a healing ~ but you received the ULTIMATE reward a healing only from the master
love an miss you
Pastor Jeff an Melinda VanLue
HVT church family
Judy Whiteman says
Michelle, for the short time I knew you,I totally admired you for your faith, strength and your character. You are missed, but I am assured of your being with the Lord. I hope to be there too some day.
Michael and Hannah and Sarah, there are no words that can take the pain away, and God gave us that pain to let us know how much we love. Just know that you have all of us at church to come to for anything. I am here for you, as are all the rest of your church family. You are loved. Your Mother is very proud of you girls, and Michael, I know how much she loved you.
Prayers always, for you all.
Love and Blessings………..Sis Judy
Dawn Casner says
You have been a rock and strength to me. I have never met a women who had so much faith and lived such a godly life and was not a complainer. I have you suffer in your body but still but everybody first. You will never know how much I will miss you. You have touch so many lives. I know you are pain free and now can rest. Rest my friend and I WILL see you again one day and we will eat at the masters table and don’t have to worry on how the food will hurt our bodies. Oh what a day that will be. Rest!
Aunt Liz says
Michelle, I love you baby girl and miss you today more then yesterday. Looking through pictures today so many, many memories. I could comment on all of them because they are all still alive in my heart and mind. The Lord gave us many, many more days together then we could have had, and for that I am so very grateful. Thinking of the hymn today “I’ve been on my way to heaven for a long, long time. And many things have happened that’s clouded up my mind. But I am more determined to walk the narrow way, I’ve got more to go to heaven for then I had yesterday…” Not too many days and we will see you and Michael. I miss and love you both so much.
Love, Aunt Liz
Tomella Rimer says
Michelle, words cannot express how much you are going to be missed. Was sitting hee thinking about the short time that you had but how you filled that time by helping others. Micael, Hannah (my twin) 🙂 and Sarah I love you guys and will keep you in my prayers. Love Tomella
Diana Munter says
Shirley and Darrell,
I didn’t know Michelle personally, but as a Kindergarten teacher at IPS #61,where Shirley also taught at. I experienced how much love and joy you had when you spoke of Michelle. There were many sleepless nights, but I admired how much Shirley continued to come to school in the morning and teach all day.
You are now pain free, Michelle. You are forever in your eternal home. My prayers in the coming days are for your family and loved ones.
Michael Dickerson says
Michelle you were everything i have ever wanted. I will carry you with me until my dying day.
Bob and Peggy Asmus says
Our prayers are with all the family and friends of Michelle during this time of loss.
Rebecca Coffey says
Shell, there are no words to tell you how much I love you and miss you already. There is a piece of my heart that will forever be gone. I have some peace knowing that you are pain free and dancing with the angels. I prayed for your healing and know you are now whole again in every way. Give Granny and Pa Hobbs a kiss for me and look down on the boys every once in a while. I have a feeling I’m gonna need all the help I can get. 🙂 Your smiling face and words of advice are already missed beyond measure! I love you forever and ever. Becca
Lynne Ellerman Brown says
My heart is breaking for Shirley and Darrell, and Bro and Sis Burt…
I have no words.Just know that I love and appreciate you folks. You all are in my thoughts tonight.
Carol and David Carlisle says
We were so saddened when we heard the news of Michele’s passing. Much Love and prayers for the family.
Tonya (Butler) Booker says
Shirley, I am sadden to hear of your loss of your daughter, but I am sure she was just like you. My heart goes out to you and her family. You and your family will be in my prayers. Also for Pastor Burt and Sister Burt.
Nadyne Ballard says
The family of Michelle are in my prayers at this time. Sending my sincere condolences for tragic your loss.
mark a coffey sr says
Great people hope I can be such A person I thank God for people such as A person like michelle rest in pease I hope won day to see you God speed
Lilly Chappell Jaco says
My heartfelt prayers go out to the family of Michelle..i am so sorry for your loss.
In Gods Love,
Darrell Chappell says
My precious baby, only God knows how much I miss you! I was the first to hold you, there when you drew your last breath and carried you to your place of rest. Spent so many nights watching over you when you didn’t rest, I am now comforted by your lack of pain.
I admired your strength, your sprit and your loving way, please know never will a day pass that I won’t think of you, miss you or love you.
Dad
Shirley A. Chappell says
To My Firstborn:
Perhaps I have loved you longer than anyone, other than God, as I carried you under my heart for 7-1/2 months before anyone else saw you. I well remember seeing you for the first time hooked to so much in the hospital neonatal unit. God was so merciful to grant us 33 years together. I remember decorating for your wedding and then gaining my first son who I shall always treasure. As all know, the grandchildren are the light of my life and you gave me the first two of these precious people – Hannah and Sarah. It was with travail I brought you into this life and with much greater travail, I watched you slip away from us as I held your hand. Oh the joy that will come in the morning when we meet just inside the Eastern Gates of Heaven to be forever together. I miss you so much. Love always. Mom
Stan Cumbarelis says
My wife and I have prayed for Mike and Michelle, God seems to always take the best ones.
Stan & Marian Cumbarelis
Eric Dickerson & family says
Michael, Hannah, Sarah, family. We will miss her; but, just think! She has already walked where Angels tread and has already seen what Paul could not even utter to us.
Wish I was there!!
Love You All
Darrell Chappell says
Well baby its been a year today that we lost you. I miss you more today than I did on that day. I love you more today than a year ago.
I hope you know I think of you several times a day. I am just now able to talk about you without crying. Thinking of you still does take my breath away. Love you forever.
Dad
Shirley Gray says
Dearest Michelle,
Almost two years since you’ve gone and my heart still aches to see you and talk to you one last time. It’s a feeling I don’t think will ever leave me. I miss you, dear!
Love Always, Shirley
Darrell Chappell says
Hey baby, 4 years today since God called you home. I know you know how much we all love and miss you. I know you are loving singing in Hevens choir. I am looking forward to the day I can hear you sing again.
Love you so very much.
Dad
Darrell Chappell says
Happy Birthday baby. Having Mexican for dinner in your honor. Waa always your favorite. Miss you more every day. Love you. Dad