Michelle Gentry |
| Posted 2023-03-11 by Pat R |
| Wickenburg Sun (Wickenburg, Arizona) Wednesday, February 1, 2023, p. A-6 Michelle Gentry, 64 years young, of Wickenburg, passed away Jan. 9, 2023. She was born Jan. 2, 1959, in Meeker, Colorado, to Anne Gentry and the late J Gentry. Michelle lived in many places as she danced through life. Starting in Meeker, then many other places, a few of them are Fort Collins, Aspen, Grand Junction, all in Colorado. Then other places, the Flathead Valley in Montana, San Diego and eventually ended up in Wickenburg. Michelle was a person who had a heart of gold, was loving and willing to help anybody and give them a hand up. She was always giving. Michelle had a lot of life experiences. She had a passion for music. She worked for the Eagles in the late '70s, was a breakfast cook, did catering at a school in Colorado, owned a fashion boutique and boot boutique in Kalispell and Whitefish, Montana, called Machallie G's Fun Funky Fashion. (Imagine that, she was always dressed up). She had learned to process flowers and deliver them for her daughter Savannah's flower shop in Montana and for the last four years was co- owner of the Rancho Bar 7 with her friend, Tina. Michelle booked all the bands and wanted every one that walked into the Bar 7 to feel like family. She would try to visit with every table in the Bar 7 when she was there. Sometimes she would forget to take off her apron after doing dishes, or making her spaghetti or goulash, but still looked fabulous. Her greatest accomplishment and what she was most proud of was being a mom to her daughter Savannah J Gentry. She was so proud of Savannah. She was her first priority, no matter what. Michelle could be seen at the roping arenas in Wickenburg watching her brother, Kirk, rope. She was his biggest fan and the rest of the ropers. She had a talent for guessing the times before the announcement would say the time. She golfed with the girls and friends on Tuesday, getting better every time she went out. Traveling was a big part of her life. The last big vacation was a trip to Paris with Savannah. She was so excited to go there. She also loved to go to Las Vegas for the NFR, and to concerts, and shopping. She was good at shopping. She liked to travel to Cabo to sit in the sunshine and traveling on family trips with her entire family. Michelle had a strong relationship with God. We know that she is in Heaven, dancing and singing with God, her friends and family that have passed. She had a laugh, smile and appearance that would light up a room. To sit, talk and listen to Michelle and her stories about her life was like watching a series on TV. You couldn't miss a chance to visit with her. You would just say, "Wow." She is going to be missed by many. We know her spirit is here with us and lives on in Savannah, strong, independent, funny, caring, loving and overall a great person. She was a beautiful angel here on earth, but now she is a beautiful angel in Heaven. Michelle is survived by her daughter, Savannah J Gentry; her mom Anne Gentry; sister Janelle Gentry; Brother Kirk Gentry; and nieces and nephews. Also, by her misfit family she helped create with Tina at the Rancho Bar 7. A celebration of life will be held Feb. 5, 2023, at 2 p.m. at the Flying E Guest Ranch in Wickenburg. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Project Salt or the K-9 Connection in Wickenburg in Michelle's name. Michelle, you are missed by many and loved by all. Until we meet again, keep dancing, smiling and watching over us! |
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