Michille was born July 19, 1958 in San Angelo, TX to the parents of Judy Joiner and Howard Deapo. She was a proud Texan, having lived in many Texas cities over the years. When she was a child, her parents moved her to Farmers Branch, where she lived up until high school. After finishing high school, she relocated to Austin, but moved back to Dallas in the late 1980s to help care for her grandfather. Carrolton is where her love story began, the area where she met her husband, David, in 1992. They married three years later on the Fourth of July. There were fireworks, fireworks that never dimmed over the years. Their daughter, Alyson, was born in 1997, changing their lives for the better. Alyson is who Michille lived for. Michille lit up any room and her smiled was infectious and warm, just like the sun. In fact, under the sun, by water, a beach, or swimming pool was where Michille had the most fun. Caring for and nurturing others came natural for Michille. She had an infatuation for animals and rescued at least 15 over the years. But her most rewarding gift and honor to take care of was her daughter Alyson, who she indebted her all to. Michille leaves behind a host of family, co-workers, and friends, including the "Warthogs," many of whom are here today. Her very best friend, Karen Ward, has been with Michelle through thick and thin. Michille was loved immensely, and many of you here today, especially Jordan Ogden, took time to visit her during her most fragile moments. Michille's nurse, Jennifer Gibson, made this heart wrenching journey a bit manageable, updating the family regularly so we understood what her health conditions meant. Michille is survived by her husband, David, and her daughter, Alyson. She will be remembered by her family, friends, and beloved Shelter Mortgage family. Michille, may you rest eternally in peace. Your heart was grand and it moved you to love deeply. There is NO ONE like YOU. Let our memories of Michille be beautiful and light-filled, just like she was.