Michelle Noble - a celebration of her life
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Uploaded by cgomel on Feb 21, 2008
Michelle Jessica Noble, a native Houstonian who pushed aside her own critical health problems to act as advocate, guide, mom and cheerleader to those battling drug or alcohol addiction, died Saturday, February 16, 2008 of thyroid cancer.
She was 45.
Noble, a licensed chemical dependency counselor at several women's shelters in Houston, was working for the past four years at Volunteers of America, which operates a residential treatment facility for the indigent and offers housing for those who make it through the VOA treatment program.
"She loved what she did and was very good at what she did," said Mary Buchner, program director at the VOA's McGovern campus. "I've seen some of her clients. They are in some real grief; there's a feeling of loss."
A Lamar High School graduate, Noble left Houston to attend Mount Vernon College in Washington, D.C.
She left during her final semester in 1982 after being diagnosed with the thyroid cancer she would live with for the next 25 years.
"She's had lots of operations, radiation treatments. She fought. She was a strong person," said Vivienne McGehee, her sister and only sibling.
Noble married and divorced.
About 20 years ago, she worked as a waitress at Molina's so she could study to become a licensed counselor for those dealing with drug addiction.
"Because of everything she had been through, she was very straightforward, no fear I would say," said Gloria Mounger, who once trained with Noble. "She really had a passion for helping people with drug and alcohol problems, especially women."
Changed lives
At VOA, Noble was devoted to her clients and took great pride in leading the Tuesday night sessions, an after-care therapy session for those who had made it through treatment for their addiction and were trying to remain sober.
"She changed their lives," Buchner said. "I heard it over and over (from clients), 'She made me believe in myself.' "
Noble was also a lover of animals. Over the years she had numerous birds, cats and dogs.
At the time of her death, she was studying to become a grief counselor.
A memorial service will be held Thursday at 4 p.m. in the sanctuary of the Episcopal Church of St. John the Divine, 2450 River Oaks. A reception for family and friends will be held at the Houston Country Club, 1 Potomac.
In lieu of usual remembrances, such as flowers, the family has asked that contributions be made to the Michelle Jessica Noble Fund, Volunteers of America, Rogers Street, McGovern Campus, 7000 Northwest 100, Ste. B106, Houston, TX 77092.
Her sister said the funds raised will be used to build a house on the campus in her honor, where indigent women and their children could live as they begin a new life of sobriety.
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Very beautiful video. Thank you for sharing this woman's inspiring life with us.
1106nr 2 years ago
Great video........
That type of thyroid cancer did she have?
scurlock1122 3 years ago
ONK ONK
so I guess you knew her to make that type of statement about me? I don't care who see the comment, I posted my thoughts, just as you did. To each their own.
OH! adn the frist amendment, freedom of speech.
texaschickeee 3 years ago
that was an evil thing to say
unlockingmysteries 3 years ago
This is a beautiful video and celebration of life. May your family be comforted knowing that this video is such a blessing for others to see.
unlockingmysteries 3 years ago
I am very sorry for your loss, I am a Thyroid cancer survivor and I am well aware of how painful this disease can be,
God bless you and your family.
mtntopcowgirl 3 years ago
only an evil pig would put a comment like that.....i am truly sorry for your loss.i have just been diagnosed with thyroid cancer, i hope im ok, but if not all the good people will be waiting for me in heaven. xxx
littledrummerduck 3 years ago 2
you are a cold and sick person to make that kind of comment here where her loved ones can see....
shellyrene2u 3 years ago
oh this just breaks my heart. i'm sooo sorry for your loss.
nenersr 3 years ago
that is very uncalled for you should never talk in that language
panthervolk1 3 years ago