Michele McCready, 56, of Crisfield, MD departed this life Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at MedStar Washington Hospital Center in Washington, DC.
Dear World,
Usually, an obituary would have all the highlights of a person’s life listed out in a very formal format for one to browse over and get a sense of what, and who, the departed has left behind. Our dear beloved, Michele Elise McCready (daughter, mother, friend), was unique though. Those who knew her, even for a fleeting moment, knew she wouldn’t want to have just any old traditional obituary written about her. She would want to be celebrated. She would want to be remembered as the glowing, adventure-loving woman that she was. Michele cut up and laughed as much as she possibly could as she walked life with us.
Remembered for slamming her sippy cup down and saying her first curse word as she demanded to have some more soda in her cup. Remembered for her love of music as she played her wooden clarinet in the band before a certain curly haired, chubby armed daughter made her way into the world. Remembered for her radiant smile with dimples that lit up Dollar General as she rang people up. Remembered for giving her all to her four children even if it meant she would have just a little less for herself. Remembered for being the lovely, soothing voice that picked up the phone at Atlantic Bank/BB&T/Truist for 20+ years and said with a smile, “This is ‘ME-chele’ speaking. How may I help you?”
Remembered for being the worse bank robber in history with her partner-in-crime (“Jeannie! WE DID IT AGAIN!!! We forgot to turn off the alarm!”). Remembered for how she could dance on and off the TikTok camera. Remembered for her obsession with deviled eggs at Thanksgiving and having the BEST mac n’ cheese, mashed potatoes, “diabeetus” candied yams, and Labor Day daiquiris on this side of the Eastern Shore. And LAWD help you if you try to fight her over the skin on her brown sugar and pineapple baked ham!
Her home was a comfort for her four very different children, who kept her on her toes and always busy in some way, shape, or form even after they had flew the nest. It always smelled of autumn with hazelnut cream candles warming the home with its scent as she watched the world go by through her living room storm door. Shades of cream, gold, and forest green making up the cozy haven she had created for herself and her family.
Her Mother, Uncles, an ever-growing pool of cousins and kinfolk of all generations, and those she chose to let in just knew it would always be a great time once they stepped through those doors. And PLEASE don’t ask us to list them all because this obituary would become 25 pages long with blood folk alone. We would have to edit it several times before it could be published because a new family member would crop up by then and we would have to add them to the list!
Jokes about family size aside, our Michele has left an amazing legacy of love, great food, zest for life, and amazing style behind that could never be replicated. In the simplest terms, and the most convenient definition, the world grows a bit colder as she moves on to her next adventure. So, light that good smelling candle for her. Plant a Vinca flower in your choice of color though she loved the purple-to-fuchsia variety herself. And talk about those lovely moments that will keep her essence alive as we all strive to walk on until we meet her again.
Sincerely Yours, With All of Our Love and Thanks…
The Teacher, the Writer, the Navy Man, the Model, the Visual Artist, and a Furry Grandson named Polo.
A funeral service will be held 1:00 PM Saturday, January 25, 2025, at Shiloh United Methodist Church 109 North Fourth Street in Crisfield with a viewing one-hour prior. A viewing will also be held 6:00 to 8:00 PM, Friday, January 24, 2025, at the Church. Interment will follow at Ebenezer U.M.C. Cemetery in Marion Station ,MD.
39 Responses
Pearl and family, We share in your great loss. May God grant you peace during this extremely sad period. Though clouds may hang over you, there will truly be a brighter day. We will continue our network of prayer for strength as you go through this storm.
Love and prayers to you Miss Pearl. This is just heartbreaking 🥲
I’M SO VERY SORRY, I’VE KNOW MICHELLE FOR AROUND 20 YEARS, AND I CAN SAY SHE WAS AND ANGEL HERE ON EARTH..SO I KNOW SHE WILL BE IN HEAVEN, MY CONDOLENCES TO HER FAMILY AND FRIENDS…YOU WILL TRULY BE MISSED. DEE.💔👼
Deepest sympathy to Michele’s family. Another one of my students gone too soon. She had a smile that lit up the whole world! Praying her family is comforted by the love of her friends and family.
So sorry to hear about Michele’s passing. She was such a friendly outgoing person that always made you feel welcome and special when ever you went to the bank. Praying God will comfort her family 🙏
My deepest sympathy for the McCready family! 🙏🙏🙏
My deepest condolences to Pearl and family. Praying 🙏🏾 for the family ♥️♥️🙏🏾🌹
My deepest sympathy to the family. Wishing you strength and peace as you navigate this loss.
She was a wonderful person. She always had a smile one her face. She will be truly missed. If you don’t know Jesus Christ it is time now. You never know when your time is up. Love Everyone and forgive all who wronged you including family. Love You all.
My sincerest, heartfelt condolences to the entire McCready family. Michelle was my friend, classmate and Big Sis. That beautiful, radiant smile and warm, loving personality will be dearly missed. She fought until the very end and Heaven has gained another angel. Love u, Sis! Class of ’86 Strong!
My deepaest condolences to Michelle’s family. She was a senior classmate to me, and I was just letting her family know they were in my prayers.
My angel friend in Heaven I will miss everything about you, although I’ve only known you for 4 years my life is forever changed. I will never forget you! I know you’re putting on your makeup and dancing in Heaven. Pearl, Eboni, Terren, Shakir, & Kai may God wrap His loving arms around you and know that I’m always here. Praying for you all and love you all.
Michele was such a bright light. Her beautiful smile and kindness will be dearly missed. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Michele you will be missed. My heart goes out to the McCready family and friends. I’ve only known Michele for a couple years but within those years I could tell she was a bright light. Always smiling and always had positive words for me. I’m sending out prayers and love from her Tiktok Mattland family.
My heart felt condolences to the McCready family , Michele will never be forgotten .She was the sweetest person and had the most beautiful soul
I am so deeply sorry for your loss. Michele was a wonderful woman, always smiling and kind to everyone. She will be forever missed and forever in our hearts 🙏🏼
To the family. My condolences to you all during this time of grief. I pray that God will give you comfort. Michele will be greatly missed.
She was a wonderful person! I pray for all of the family’s comfort.
I am so sorry for your loss. Michele was a wonderful woman, her smile was so infectious. I loved to watch her dance. She will be deeply missed. My thoughts and prayers.
I did not know Michele personally but I did have the pleasure of speaking with her when I called the bank on occasion. Her smile radiated through her voice and she was always so kind and professional. What a legacy of love and memories she has left behind. And her obituary is so eloquently written. My thoughts and prayers are with all that knew and loved her and I know without a doubt, her memory will live on forever!!! 🙏🏻
I’m going to miss our talks of large families and grandchildren. Michele had a way of making everyone feel loved and shined on by her light. She was a unique woman who I will forever miss and remember with a feeling of being blessed to be able to call her friend. 🙏🏻💙
So very sorry for the loss of a beautiful young woman. She was always a ray of sunshine. Sending prayers to Michele’s family.
My deepest condolences to Michele’s family especially her dear Mom and four children. Michele’s sense of fun and warm smile will never be forgotten. Rest easy my dear Mattland sister.
Michele was such a bright light, always with a beautiful smile. She will truly be missed. My sincerest condolences to Michele’s family.
Michele I’m going to miss you lady.It was nothing to come outside and see her doing yard work from her beautiful garden to blowing pine cones that fell from her huge pine tree with her leaf blower.You is definitely going to be truly Truly missed.My prayers goes out to all of the family and God bless you all.
To the family, Michele was a beautiful lady inside and out, may God lay his hands on you to give you peace & comfort, I’m so sorry for the loss of this sweet soul, she will be missed, Michele I hope you’re dancing in heaven, you’re forever in our hearts.
Me’chele my bell as I called her many years ago working with her at Dollar General and us carrying on with the truck drivers and all the special memories we had. She and that beautiful smile that would light up anywhere she walked will be truly missed by many. My special prayers to Miss Pearle and those beautiful children and her many friends and family. Love you !
To the family, Michelle always had a way of making u smile no matter how dark it day was. She will be missed so much.
I love u fam 💋
Michele will be missed by all who knew her. She was a bright light that shined and made everyone smile. Her energy and positivity and passion was contagious and her zeal for life and laughter was inspiring. I can imagine her dancing in Heaven!
We love our Niece Michelle. She had a beautiful spirit and she very special to us.,”
Pearl I am so sorry for your loss. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. May God bless and keep you in his loving care.
Sending love and prayers,
Flemena (Johnson} Barnes
Praying for continued strength and peace for our family 🙏🏽💕
My sincere condolences to Michele’s family & loved ones. Michele was such a strong & beautiful lady with so much kindness in her heart. She will be missed by so many, but never forgotten. Dance on my sweet friend. ♥️
Pearl my deepest condolences to you and your family. The Lord will bless you all with peace knowing Michele’s light shined on everyone she came in contact with. She was truly a beautiful person.
Love you
This is so beautifully written. She was such a light in the world and I can’t imagine how much y’all will miss her. Lots of prayers and hugs for all her family and friends.
Although I didn’t know Michelle personally, after reading this beautifully written tribute, I feel like I have always known her. I actually treated Up while reading it, hearing her beautiful, friendly voice and visiting her welcoming home. I pray for the family and all who will miss her. Surely she is in the arms of God. 🙏❤️
Although I didn’t know Michelle personally, after reading this beautifully written tribute, I feel like I have always known her. I actually teared up while reading it, hearing her beautiful, friendly voice and visiting her welcoming home. I pray for the family and all who will miss her. Surely she is in the arms of God. 🙏❤️
Heaven is gaining an Angel! Earth has no sorrow that Heaven can’t heal. My favorite memory of Michelle was her secret talent that she portrayed to me and my sisters when we were all young. Michelle was double jointed and could place both her legs behind her head, we we’re so impressed and used to attempt it, but it was not our gift it was hers! We love you cousin! So glad we were able to spend time with you in Balto. May the peace of God be with our family and friends! Say hello to my mother up there, you both had the same personality!
I have no words to express how deeply saddened I am to know I will never see her beautiful smile at Food Lion. Miss Pearl, Shakir and family, I pray you have comfort in knowing she will ALWAYS be smiling down on you from the Beautiful Streets of Gold