She married the love of her life, Ricky Dean Burton on August 17, 1996, who preceded her in death. Michelle was a kind and loving person that loved to craft, shop, ride horses, fish, and spend time with family. For many years she worked at Union Camp, Walmart, Cash Saver, along with pipelining with her husband. In addition to her husband, she was also preceded in death by a sister, Fonda Massey; and her grandparents, Erwin and Emma Massey, Bill and Netti Doss, and Yenema and Billy Massey.
Michelle is survived by her daughter, Candice VanDee and husband Brad of Pearcy, AR; one sister, Rayan Jenkins and husband Mike of Monticello; one brother, Billy Massey and wife Melissa of Florida; two sisters-in-law, Linda Carpenter and husband Flat Top and Kathryn Burton all of Monticello; two brothers-in-law, Jackie Burton and wife Betty of Lake Village and Randy Burton of Monticello; two grandsons, Parker and Preston VanDee; along with many nieces and nephews. All of these she loved very much.
Please join us by celebrating her life, Saturday, September 16, 2023, at Union Ridge Cemetery at 5:00 p.m. There will be a visitation from 3:30-4:30 p.m. before the graveside service at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home.
You can sign her guestbook page on this website.
Condolences(5)
Cindy Johnston
Jersey, AR Friday, September 22, 2023 RayAnn , I’m so sorry to read that you have lost your sister. Know that we are praying for you & your family. God Bless ! To be absent from the body is to be present With the LordCindy Johnston
, Friday, September 22, 2023 RayAnn , I’m so sorry to read that you have lost your sister. Know that we are praying for you & your family. God Bless ! To be absent from the body is to be present With the LordJay Jones
Bearden, AR Friday, September 22, 2023 I was so shocked to hear about her death. I would like to know more about happened to her. Could someone please contact me for further information. Txt or call Jay Jones 870 885 9322janice cater
Monticello, AR Wednesday, September 20, 2023 So sorry to hear this .she was a loving and kind friend and co worker. she was a very dear friend. Ill always remember her as a hard working co worker that had time to laugh as well as work hard. I know she is in a better place I will miss her smile . RIP Michelle.go fly high !!!Lavera Burton
Monticello, AR Thursday, September 14, 2023 I'm so sorry to hear about Michelle she was a really good person who loved her soulmate Ricky more than life itself. She also loved her daughter and grandkids. May her soul RIP. She's with the love of her life her parents and many more loved ones. Prayers for her family and friends.