Michelle Yolanda Perkins, lovingly known as Shell, was born on November 9, 1963, in Milwaukee, WI. She peacefully passed away on July 1, 2024, in her home in New Berlin, WI.

Michelle found fulfillment in her career as a caregiver and took pride in her exceptional cleaning skills. However, her true passion and dedication lay in her faith as one of Jehovah's Witnesses. Michelle's unwavering belief in God guided her life, and she actively worked to help others come to know Him.

Michelle's proudest accomplishments were her dedication to her faith and her baptism on June 27, 1980, as well as her role as a loving mother. She raised her daughter, Brandy Nicole Bayer, with immense love and care. Michelle also treasured her time spent with her grandson, Brice Bayer and son in law Scott.

She is survived by her husband, Howard Perkins, who shared in her journey of faith. Michelle is also remembered by her sisters, Sallie Mae Younker, Berethia Willis, and Glenda Hegwood, as well as her brothers, Kenneth J Taylor and Glenn Taylor. Her daughter, Brandy Nicole Bayer, and her husband Scott Bayer, along with their son Brice Bayer, and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews and cousins and will forever cherish her memory.

Michelle will be fondly remembered for her generous spirit and her deep love for people. She touched the lives of many through her involvement as a Jehovah's Witness and her unwavering faith. Michelle's kind heart and dedication to others will be greatly missed by all those who knew her.

A memorial service will be held in honor of Michelle Yolanda Perkins at [Location] on [Date]. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly asks for donations to be made to [Charity/Organization], a cause close to Michelle's heart.

May her soul rest in eternal peace, and may her memory continue to inspire and uplift those whose lives she touched.