Michelle Marie Rex, beloved mother and caregiver, 48 years of age, and a resident of Lansforf, Pennsylvania, passed away on October 12, 2023 in Tamaqua, Pennsylvania.
Born on Sunday December 15, 1974, Michelle was predeceased by beloved family members such as her father, Carl F. Rex, Sr; grandmother Mary (Hankey) Rex; grandfather Charles Rex; and many others whom she loved. She is survived by her spouse David Michael Valentine, Jr; daughters Daisy Mae Valentine, Shelly Marie Valentine, Ashleyrose Michelle Valentine; sons Robert John Rex, David Michael Valentine III, Carl Nicholas Valentine, John WayneHeffelfinger, Dominic Charles Valentine; companion Wayne J. Heffelfinger; mother Judy (Reinert) Barnes; brothers Charles Rex, Carl Rex, Robert A. Rex; nephews Brandon Rex, Adam Rex. Michelle is also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins and others whom she loved.
Michelle attended Tamaqua Area School District and worked as a full time Home Health Aide for Red Lion. She was a very passionate, caring mother to her 8 children. She dedicated over 20 years of her life as a housewife and stay at home mother. Michelle was a very active, crafty woman who partook in her favorite hobbies including interior designing, cooking and creating delicious home cooked recipes/meals, painting, crafting, DIY projects, spending time with her children and living her life to the absolute fullest. She loved her children more than anything and dedicated her life to each of them. Her greatest asset was being a mother; dedicated to making her children laugh, smile and feel loved. Her shining personality and beautiful smile radiated everywhere she went. Her love towards her children will always be remembered and cherished, and her love will be carried on by all of the people whom she impacted, especially by her children.
Private arrangements entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation services, Inc. 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550
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