The Big Sandy Mountaineer -

Michelle R. Andrade, 57, passed away due to natural causes on Wednesday, November 14, 2018, at Peace Hospice in Great Falls. Cremation has taken place, and burial of Michelle's cremated remains will be at a later date with her son Andrew in Sheridan, Wyoming. Her family has suggested memorial donations be made in Michelle's name to Peace Hospice or to the charity of the donor's choice. Holland & Bonine Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements. Please visit Michelle's online memorial page and leave a message of condolence for her family at http://www.hollandbonine.com.

Michelle was born on November 7, 1961, in Sheridan, Wyoming, to William B. "Pete" and Janet (Miner) Frith. She was raised in Sheridan, graduating from Sheridan High School in 1979. Soon after, she married Ron Andrade in Las Vegas, and they had five children together. Michelle and Ron lived in Story and in Sheridan, and moved to Conrad, MT, before settling in Big Sandy in 1997. There, Michelle worked for the Big Sandy Activities Center.

She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, sewing, reading, gardening, playing board games, bowling, and visiting with her friends and neighbors.

Michelle was preceded in death by her infant son Andrew and her grandparents.

She is survived by her husband of nearly 40 years, Ron Andrade, of Big Sandy; children Amber Andrade of Denver, CO, Aaron (Gina) Andrade of Belgrade, MT, Aaryk Andrade of Big Sandy, MT, and Aizyk (Joy) Andrade of Savannah, OH; five grandchildren; parents Pete and Janet Frith of Sheridan, WY, and Ray and Karen Carl of Billings, MT; sisters Christine (Jimmy) Frith-Brown, Theresa (Phil) Flesch, Katherine Frith, Patricia Frith, Jennifer (John) Koerner, and Elizabeth Frith; and numerous nieces and nephews.

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