Michelle Crusie, who is she?

The answer depends on who you ask.

My answer: She is my sister, and she's always been the greatest sister you could ever ask for. She's not just my sister, but also my BFFL, my confidante, and partner in crime!

She's also the greatest daughter, mother, aunt, cousin, and friend. It is with great sadness and a very broken heart that I inform you that Michelle has passed away.

Michelle passed on Tues, Aug 19, just days after she fell ill to what they believe to be septic shock caused by peritonitis. To confirm, an autopsy has to be done, and Dad has requested they do so ASAP.

Michelle's sudden, unanticipated demise has left us all in disbelief, sad, grieving, and heartbroken. It has also left a lot of us feeling confused, with questions and no answers.

Nonetheless, we all want her to have a memorial service that she deserved, that everyone deserves.

A service that's a tribute to her life, a celebration of who she was, and how much she was loved, surrounded by those she loved, while we're able to say a meaningful goodbye.

However, due to Michelle's sudden and unanticipated demise, we were left very unprepared both mentally and financially!

The expense of an unexpected funeral can easily be a financial challenge for anyone and has been for our dad and family.

Our dad is a retired disabled veteran who lives on his pension alone. He has no means to pay for funeral expenses.

So he has worried that a funeral and being able to say our goodbyes isn't an option.

But after talking to my dad, I've offered to make this GoFundMe to ease the burden and maybe make it possible for him to have a funeral for his daughter.

We are asking all of you for your help with the funds that will cover the costs of Michelle's funeral services.

Dad spoke with the funeral director & he gave dad a base price of $3000 the price includes Michelle's transportation from dayton to the funeral home, the cremation & the urn.

Once the funds are paid theyll scedule transportion, & we'll schedule a date & time for services & we'll update everyone on time & date on here & on my fb

No amount is too small, it all adds up, and all donations, both big and small, will be deeply appreciated. I want to say thank you in advance from me, my dad, and our family for all of your support and understanding during this incredibly horrible time.