Obituary of Michele A. Pardee

Michele A. Pardee, 67, passed away unexpectedly on July 19, 2022.  Michele was a native Floridian, born in Jacksonville. She lived in multiple other states and traveled abroad, but settled in Ocala in 1988. She worked for almost 20 years alongside her husband at their business, Reliable Wholesale.  She was always seeking an opportunity to learn and obtained her associates degree after her children were grown.  She worked as a bookkeeper in the medical field. She spent many years involved with the Ocala Decorative Artists where she held office positions for years. For the past few years, Michele, was a member of the Ocala Calligraphy Club.  Michele enjoyed spending time with her family, going to Disney, sewing, upholstering furniture, painting, crafting, gardening, cutting her grass weekly and baking her famous chocolate chip cookies and hot dogs and beans. She defined the word thrifty and enjoyed finding a good bargain, usually at a yard sale or flea market. Her favorite day was Friday when she had weekly date nights with her grandson. No amount of time with Michele would have ever been enough for her family and friends. She will be missed beyond words. She joined her beloved husband and best friend, Warren, who proceeded her in death in 2009. She is survived by her mother Elizabeth, sister Debra, brother Jim (Barbara), children Laura (Rich), Diane (Mike), Brian, and Danielle (Steven), grandchildren Riley, Ashlyn, Spenser, Tyler, Maddox, and Tristen. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that friends make a donation to a charity of their choice in Michele’s name.  A funeral service will be held at 3pm on Saturday, July 30, 2022 at Hiers-Baxley Funeral Services, Ocala.  A visitation will be held 1 hour prior to the service.  Online condolences may be left at www.hiers-baxley.net