February 20. 2007 12:00AM


Barbara F. Michael, 65





Barbara Frances Hayes Michael, 65, of Hendersonville, died Saturday, Feb. 1, 2007, at Four Seasons Hospice after a long courageous fight with Lou Gehrig's Disease (ALS).

She was born on July 18, 1941, in Middlesboro, Ky., into a family of a loving mother and father and seven siblings. She had lived in Hendersonville since 2002.

She lived her life to its fullest as a devoted Christian, friend, encourager and wife. She was never a stranger to anyone and all who received her love and true friendship will miss her dearly.

She moved to Washington, D.C., in 1960 to obtain a degree in political science from George Washington University and enjoyed a career culminating as an executive assistant on Capitol Hill.

She is survived by her husband, Ron; sisters Vickie and Edith; brother Tommy; and many loving relatives.

A "Celebration of Life" service will be held 2 p.m. Friday at Jackson Funeral Service, 1101 Greenville Highway, Hendersonville, N.C. 28793. In lieu of flowers, monetary donations may be made in Barbara's name to Four Seasons Hospice and Palliative Care, 571 South Allen Road, Flat Rock, N.C. 28731.