Michele "Cheryl" Person

Michele “Cheryl” Person Michele Person was born on October 1, 1961 in Chicago Illinois. She was the baby of five born to James and Katherine Person. Michele attended Our Lady of the Gardens catholic school while in grade school and George Washington Carver High School graduating with her diploma in 1980. She went to college attempting to earn a degree in child development. She worked at a host of daycare centers as a toddler teacher. In 2003, Michele decided it was time for a change. She moved to Omaha Nebraska along with her husband, Isaac Suggs, and 7 of her 8 children. While in Omaha, Michele opened a home daycare center caring for the children around the neighborhood. Michele was loved by everyone. Anyone that ever met her liked her, and if not, they wanted to be liked by her. She was the life of the party. She was very outspoken, a strong fighter, an amazing cook, an incredible dancer, a great caretaker for others, and much more. She could put a smile on the face of others with her great personality. She loved listening to all genres of music from slow cuts to fast tempo tunes. Which is why people loved coming to visit her daily. Over the years, she developed friendships around the world, but nothing compared to the love she received in Chicago and Omaha. On September 30, 2020, Michele departed this life in Omaha Nebraska. She leaves to cherish her memories her husband Isaac Suggs, a sister Betty Hardin, a brother Nathan Person, her children Kenyata Alexander, William Person, Kiel Person, Amin Person, Alindra Person Nautica Suggs, Isaac Suggs Jr., Nyeilah Suggs, 20 grandchildren, and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, God children, and close friends. She was preceded in death by her parents James and Katherine Person, her brother Eric Person, her sister Rosie Foster, and three grandchildren Kavion Person, Amin Person Jr., and Zy’Aire Person. Wake: Wednesday, October 7, 2020 from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. Roeder Mortuary, 4932 Ames Ave. Funeral Service: Thursday, October 8, 2020 1:00 P.M. also at Roeder Mortuary, 4932 Ames Ave.