Michelle “Chelley” Hughes, 52, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Thursday June 23rd 2022. Michelle was born in Wabash County , IN, and grew up in North Manchester where she graduated from N. Manchester High School class of 1988. She then earned a bachelors degree from Indiana University. Michelle worked for Latham The Pool Company for 25 plus years. She was involved in coed and women’s softball in many leagues around Fort Wayne. She absolutely loved being an avid sports mom for all of her children. Northrop sports and athletics have lost a great fan. Michelle was a member of North Side Missionary Church.
Michelle will be forever missed by her loving husband of 24 years, Jerry; children, Dalton, Morgan, Jaxon, Cole; stepson, Devin; grandson, Rayon; father, David (Jeri) Lehman; mother, Paula (David) Ulrey; sisters, Lori (John) Burnsworth, Erin Lehman; brothers, John(Lillian) Lehman. Ryan (Tascha) Lehman; stepbrothers, Adam Ulrey, and Justin (Heidi) Ulrey; many nieces and nephews and extended family including her beloved fur babies Luna,Saki, and Pharoh.
Funeral services for Michelle will be on Wednesday June 29th at 10:30 am with visitation 1 hour prior, visitation will also take place on Tuesday June 28th from 4-8pm, all at FairHaven Funeral Home, 6557 N Clinton St. Preferred memorials in Michelle’s honor may be directed to the family in care of Jerry, as he will be passing along to a cancer services organization.