Michelle Roberta Law, born November 17, 1953 in Hays, Kansas to Robert James and Mary Frances Paul Law, passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2025. She suffered from respiratory failure and passed peacefully at 1:15 in the morning at the age of 71.
She was born in Hays, Kansas 1953 and moved with her family to various towns in Kansas and Texas. Michelle attended high school in both Hays and Great Bend, then graduated from Great Bend High School in 1971. She next went to Barton County Community Junior College for some extended schooling. In 2001 Michelle graduated from American School of Business and received her OPAC certification.
Michelle was single and worked initially at the Great Bend Tribune as a typesetter, and then moved to Graham, Texas around 1978 where she worked first as an MTC operator at eMag Solutions, then as a Bank Teller at Graham Savings and Loan, and as a clerk for Walmart. 2013 was the year she and her mother moved to Lawrence, Kansas after her father passed. She continued her clerking with Walmart until she retired in 2018.
Michelle mourned the passing of her dear cats Baby and Boo Boo, had a passion for all animals and was a devoted supporter of the Kansas Humane Society. She loved BTS and she was a loyal and loving friend. A spicy individual, she was well known and well loved for her ability to “call ‘em as she saw ‘em.” She was a dear soul and it is hard to imagine a world without her in it.
She is survived by her Sister Mary Kate Law and brother Michael P. Law and a niece, Talulah Barni.
Michelle was such a great great friend. We worked at Walmart in Graham together. 🌹💜🙏🦋 We had such a great friendship and she always kept me laughing. We stayed in touch when she moved off to Kansas. Heaven is lucky to have her! I’ll see you one day!🌷
We met Michelle online over a decade ago. We live in New Zealand and it was a joint wish that Michelle could visit us. Michelle was very interested in the Lord of The Rings film locations. Michelle was an avid admirer of our most recent female Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern. We enjoyed many Facebook Messenger phone calls over the years and shared many laughs. Recipes and cooking were a shared interest and we swapped many recipes. Our friendship was special and we mourn her passing. Rest in peace and love Michelle. Sending Michelle’s family our deepest condolences.
Mike and Mary I’m so saddened by your loss. Michelle was such a sweet soul. My prayers for peace and comfort are with you.
So sorry for your loss, we worked together at GMI, she was a good friend. She will be missed! Prayers are with you all. 🙏😪
Michelle – my dear friend. I first met her in 1988 when I went to work nights at eMag/GMI. She was herself and allowed other people to do so. She had an endearing, quirky sense of humor and was a truly, loyal friend. I will miss her forever.
Mike and Mary Katherine – I’m so deeply sorry. Much love.
I worked with Michelle back in the “Tribune” days.
Seeing her picture with the big hat, made me laugh.
She was quite a character, but in a good way.
I am sorry to hear of her passing.
Mary,Michael,
Oh my what a shock. Michelle was a dear dear friend. She was one of a kind great honest girl. We had a lot in common loved to laugh easy to talk to. God I will miss her. God speed