Michelle Kilchrist Manuel

Michelle Kilchrist Manuel, 35, of Lake Charles, died October 1, 2012 at her residence.

Michelle was born September 9, 1977 in Lake Charles to James and Linda Benoit Kilchrist. She was a 1995 graduate of Sam Houston High School and a 2001 graduate of McNeese State University with a Bachelor degree in Social Sciences. A member of the Dwelling Place, she loved to cook, travel, and spend time with friends and family. She was employed for 18 years at ERA Helicopter, Inc. and was in the human resource department.

She was preceded in death by her parents. Those left to cherish her memory a son, Ethan James Manuel, Lake Charles; sister, Kim Sager, Dallas, TX and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

A memorial service will be held at 1:00 PM Friday October 5 at Johnson Funeral Home with Pastor David Roth officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00 until the time of Service on Friday.