Michelle Lynn Peoples

Michelle Peoples was born March 18, 1981, to her parents Mr. Layette (“Nick”) Peoples and Mrs. Sally M. (Jones) Peoples. She was preceded in death by her father “Nick” and her older brother, Kenneth N. Peoples.

Michelle confessed her belief in Christ at an early age in life and united with Jones Chapel AME Church in Elyria, Ohio. Prior to her transition she had united in fellowship with the New Creation Baptist Church (“NCBC”) in Lorain, Ohio. She remained at NCBC as a faithful and committed member until her death. She served in several capacities at New Creation – usher, secretary for musical programs, devoted member of the “Blessings on the Block," etc. She was intentional in her effort to serve in whatever capacity she was asked or needed to serve at NCBC.

Michelle attended Cleveland State University and Shaw University (“Shaw”). She received a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in International Relations from Shaw. She fulfilled the requirements of her degree plan at Shaw. Her final semester, she entered the University of International Business and Economics (“UIBE”) in Beijing, China. At UIBE she was enrolled in classes such as beginners Mandarin, Chinese Political system, Legal and Economic structure, etc. She made the Dean’s list at Shaw and was a member of Alpha Chi Honor Society. After graduation she continued her educational training by attending various Institutes in International Relations. After college Michelle returned to Lorain where she utilized her training, acquired skill sets and proficiency in Microsoft Word Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Access) to serve in many Non-profit organizations as a volunteer and community activist. She served in capacities such as a board member to secretary in multiple organizations including the National Council of Negro Women, Harrison Cultural Community Centre, Neighbor Up, and others.

Although Michelle was unable to apply her specific college training in International Relations to a position in Lorain or other local surrounding areas, she was able to use many aspects of her training and skill sets to various other positions. This included the Internal Revenue Service, AmeriCorps - Hunger Alliance, Discovery Kids, etc.

Michelle was an avid reader. While reading books consumed much of her free time, she developed a love for bike riding and found it relaxing and pleasurable to ‘channel surf’. Michelle’s lifelong Hero was her mom. She composed a poem that honored her and won first (1st) place in a writing and reading contest.

Eventually, Michelle decided that she wanted a child to share her life with, knowing that she had plenty of love and devotion to give to a child. She gave birth on June 19, 2022, to a son whom she named Nico Lamont Jackson. Nico became the shining light in her life. She co-parented with the father of Nico.

Michelle maintained life-long relationships with family and friends. She will be missed by all who loved, cherished, and respected her.

Michelle leaves an immediate family of her son, Nico, mother Sally, sister Nicole Peoples and niece, Quinn Peoples to forever cherish her memories. She also leaves an extended family of paternal aunts, and cousins, and one maternal aunt and cousins and many friends and acquaintances to grieve her transition.

Visitation with the family will be from 10:30 a.m. until the time of her Celebration of Life service at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at the Brown-Robinson Funeral Home and Celebration Center, 6075 Middle Ridge Rd., Lorain, OH 44053.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Lillian Jones Memorial Scholarship Fund (Michelle’s maternal grandmother) through the Community Foundation of Lorain County, 9080 Leavitt Rd., Elyria, OH 44035.