Michelle Sturdivant McLain
August 3, 1973 ~ June 17, 2025
Born in:
Moore County, North Carolina
Resided in:
Carthage, North Carolina
Michelle Sturdivant McLain, age 51, of Carthage, after a long illness, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, surrounded by her family.
A native of Moore County, she was the daughter of the late Johnnie F. and Sallie Vaughn Sturdivant. Michelle worked for 20 years as a medical coder at First Health Moore Regional Hospital. She was known for her love of shopping and her remarkable talent for interior decorating. Christmas was her favorite time of year, a season she embraced with joy and warmth. Above all, she cherished time spent with her family and friends and had a deep appreciation for good music.
Michelle is survived by her beloved husband, Matthew McLain; daughters, Emily A. McLain and her fiancé, Bradley Deaton and Averi E. McLain; son, Ethan M. McLain all of Carthage; sister, Jenny S. Dunn, and her husband, Matthew of Foxfire; and nieces, Laney and Kinsley Dunn.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at Bethlehem Baptist Church Cemetery with Reverend John Baker officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Monday, June 23, 2025, at Fry and Prickett Funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Foundation of FirstHealth 150 Applecross Road, Pinehurst, NC 28374.
Online condolences can be left at PinesFunerals.com
The care of Michelle has been entrusted to Fry and Prickett Funeral Home.
Services
Graveside Service: June 24, 2025 11:00 am
Bethlehem Baptist Church
1838 Bethlehem Church Road
Cathage, NC 28327
910-947-2835
Visitation: June 23, 2025 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Fry & Prickett Funeral Home
402 Saunders Street
Carthage, NC 28327
910.947.2224
https://pinesfunerals.com/
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So very sorry for your loss. Prayers for your family. Gary & Portia Cummings
I loved working with Michelle at Southern Pines Women’s Health. She truly loved her family and I admired her work ethics! She was blessed with her family and friends love! Prayers your memories help to ease your pain of your loss!
To Matt McLain and your familia,
When you lose someone, it can be hard to take
the pain that you feel when your heart has to break.
The memories you keep are all in your mind
as you search your soul for more to find.
The way their skin felt, the smell of their hair
as you keep thinking over and shedding a tear.
The years may pass, memories fade to grey,
but you’re getting no younger; you’ll see them someday.
Unconditional love is never forgotten.
Look deep in your heart; it is there at the bottom.
Alone in the dark, sometimes in fear,
voices from loved ones you’re hoping to hear.
More years pass, they soon fly by,
but you’re always looked upon from those in the sky.
Surrounded by clouds and pure white doves,
they listen and watch, sending you love.
Just remember one thing as you sit and you pray.
They will be there to greet you; you will see them someday
Sorry to hear of Micelle’s passing.
Always alot of fun with her
Prayers for you all
Deepest condolences to Matt and his family.
Michelle was a sweet soul!!
Class of 91′
Michell is at peace,no pain, the Laughling giggling Michell we always knew. That’s the way we will remember her!
I pray for comfort for each of you in the coming days. May God bless you.
Donna George
I retired. Good memories will be yours. Love, Carol