Michelle Harris

August 4, 1949 - December 28, 2020

Michelle Harris, 71, of Westerville, passed away on December 28, 2020. She was born in Portland, OR, on August 4th, 1949 to the late Roy and Audrey (Southworth) Mosel. In addition to her parents, Michelle was preceded in death by her beloved husband, David L. Harris. Michelle was a graduate of Upper Arlington High School. The majority of her career was spent as a teacher's assistant at Tremont Elementary School where she was also a teacher at the after school program. She will always be remembered for her welcoming nature and her infectious laugh. Anytime she laughed it was not uncommon to laugh with her. She was known for her colorful way of spinning a phrase and her love of children and animals. She especially loved being a mother and a grandmother. Michelle will be greatly missed by her son, Eric Baumgardner; granddaughter, Cadence Baumgardner; siblings, Sharon "DeeDee" Mosel and Steven Mosel; aunt, JoAnn Lippold; cousins, Sally Finissi, Tom Lippold, Susan Snyder, Terri Rowland, and Ted Lippold; nieces, Jennifer Akbar and Stephanie Mosel; and loving dog "Tazzy". At this time no services will be held. In lieu of flowers, donations in Michelle's memory may be made to Equitas Health 4400 North High Street, Columbus, OH 43214 or at https://www.classy.org/give/266354/#!/donation/checkout The Family would also like to express their sincere gratitude to the health care workers and staff at Heartland of Westerville, The Village at Westerville, and Always There Home Care. Their extraordinary efforts in caring for Michelle were remarkable.