RALEIGH - Elizabeth "Michelle" Stotesbury, age 50, passed away after a courageous battle with metastatic breast cancer on Wednesday, December 8, 2021 Born in Nash County, NC on January 29, 1971, she was the daughter of the late J.T. Stotesbury and Diane Bagley Stotesbury of Rocky Mount.
Michelle was a Team Leader with Target Cary West Store for over 15 years. She especially enjoyed working at the Duke Cameron Indoor Stadium with the Duke Blue Devils Basketball "Court Crew" as well as working for over 20 years with Staff - 1 Services Group providing security and other services for a variety of events, concerts, and sporting events in and around Raleigh. After her diagnosis with metastatic breast cancer, Michelle became known as "Wonder Woman" to all those who followed her steadfastness and optimistic personality on various social media sites. She refused to allow her diagnosis to get the best of her and went above and beyond in raising awareness for many others like her. A beautiful and loving daughter, sister, aunt, niece, and friend, Michelle will be dearly missed and never forgotten.
Michelle is survived by her mother, Diane Bagley Stotesbury; her brother Christopher Stotesbury of Rocky Mount; her niece and nephew Catherine Stotesbury and Thomas Stotesbury both of Rocky Mount; her two aunts Karen Sklavos of Wilson and Phyllis Norton and husband Allyn of Wilmington; and her long-time friend Joey Doster of Raleigh.
A Special Gathering of Family and Friends to remember Michelle's life will be held on Saturday, December 11, 2021 from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM at Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Ave., Rocky Mount, NC 27804.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Michelle's name to either Kay Yow Cancer Fund, 5121 Kingdom Way #305, Raleigh, NC 27607 or to the V Foundation for Cancer Research, 14600 Weston Parkway, Cary, NC 27513.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
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Saturday 12/11, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
A Special Gathering of Family and Friends to remember Michelle's life will be held on Saturday, December 11, 2021 from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM at Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Ave., Rocky Mount, NC 27804.
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family’s loss.
Truly a great loss for all of us. But Michelle you are flying higher than you could ever fly on earth. Rest well my dear friend. We will see you again one day.
My dear, strong, loving friend…our Wonder Woman. You are already so missed. Our world is less bright, less loving and less fun without you. I am holding space for all who love you. Love you forever.
I was both shocked and saddened by this news. I will miss seeing Michelle while covering Duke basketball games. She always kept things in order and greeted me with a smile. Glad I got to hug her this season. My condolences to her family.
Gone to soon Michelle. Rest In Peace.
The family that you spend time with at work shares a part of your life. The love and happiness for that family makes your life that much better. Thank you for being part of our family and being a part of our lives together. We will miss you Michelle
Dianne, Sorry to hear of your daughters passing away. I can’t tell you that I know how you feel. I lost a daughter in 1978 and I know parents aren’t suppose to bury children. You will be in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Stephen Modlin high school classmate.
I am so, so, very sorry for your loss. Sending you hugs and prayers for strength.
In memory of Elizabeth Michelle Stotesbury, Kelly Lee lit a candle
In memory of Elizabeth Michelle Stotesbury, Tom Blackwell lit a candle
She will be missed as a friend, and a member of the Staff-1 team. I look back at the final four trips we all took over the years with many smiles and moments that will last forever. The lord has a good one on his team – RIP.
In memory of Elizabeth Michelle Stotesbury, Carmen Barnes lit a candle
Love you Michelle! I will miss you!
Rest In Peace Michelle
My prayers are with your family may God bless you during this difficult time.❤️
In memory of Elizabeth Michelle Stotesbury, Marion lit a candle
I will truly miss Michelle she was such a sweet young lady AND I AM PRAYING FOR YOU DIANE AND YIUR FAMILY DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME
Diane, I am so sorry to hear about your precious loss. May her soul RIP.
Rest easy Michelle.
Michelle will be dearly missed by many. She was such a good person. I know we will miss her a lot at Target. My thoughts and prayers to the family.
In memory of Elizabeth Michelle Stotesbury, Scott Joyner lit a candle
I am so sorry for your loss.
In memory of Elizabeth Michelle Stotesbury, AJ Young lit a candle
Wow. So sorry to hear of Michelle’s passing. My prayers go up for her mom, her brother Chris, and her family and friends. May God bless you all.
I didn’t know you well but you were super nice and always positive thank you for making target a better place. We will miss you.
I didn’t know you well but you were super nice and always positive thank you for making target a better place. We will miss you.
I didn’t know you well but you were super nice and always positive thank you for making target a better place. We will miss you.
We are so grateful we got to know Michelle through our son Kevin and daughter in law Stephanie’s family. We experienced the joy in living Michelle brought into our family for many years. She was Aunt Michelle to our grandchildren, and with her dear friend Uncle Joey Doster, her loving presence made for many happy relaxing times, simply shared with family. As Michelle dealt with her advancing illness, she never let it interfere with making the most of the time she had. When she was with you, it was all about warmly embracing the people present, the place itself, and event of the moment. Making the best of it, soaking in the joy of fellowship and extended family, and never showing a trace of what was ailing her. Her vivacious life has left a fine set of books to keep in mind on courage, caring, and consideration for others, that stand firmly between the sturdy bookends of her ongoing grace and gratitude. In loving memory, Ron and Gail Runyan
In memory of Elizabeth Michelle Stotesbury, Mac & Sandra Allen lit a candle
Loved Shelly, she will always be missed.
We shared the Cheerleader Corner at the end of Press Row in Cameron Indoor Stadium for a lot of games over the years. Always fun and sweet. So sorry you left us way too soon. Condolences to family and friends.
My deepest sympathy to the family, and all who are grieving our loss. Michelle. Thank you for the memories. You will always be a part of my life. I will never forget you. Sleep in heavenly peace my sister.
Michelle and I worked together at Blockbuster Video. I remember her for always being cheerful and working was not hard for her. I knew her dad, JT and he was one of my favorite friends. I was saddened to read about her death. Stay strong. You will see her again. Jim V
In memory of Elizabeth Michelle Stotesbury, Chudney Cogdell Artis lit a candle
Diane, Al and I are so very sorry for your loss. Keeping you and Chris in our prayers.