Michelle Lynn Conrad, 45, died Friday, February 27, 2026 at her home in Andover, Kansas.

She was born on October 17, 1980 in Springfield, Illinois. Michelle's parents died when she was young and she was raised by her grandmother. She graduated from high school in Springfield.

As a teenager Michelle started working as a waitress at Ritz Little Fryer in Springfield where she worked for several years. She later moved to Coldwater, Kansas where she was a CNA at Pioneer Lodge.

Michelle had an accident in 2015 that left her as a quadriplegic. After spending time at the Chicago Spine Institute she returned to Coldwater and later moved to Andover.

She was always determined and enjoyed doing diamond paintings.

Michelle loved spending time with her son, Hudson Hadley Underwood of Coldwater. She is also survived by her brother, Jason Conrad.

Private services will be held.

Arrangements are by Affordable Cremations Plus, Wichita, Ks.