Michelle Lynn Miers

In memory of a beautiful, kind, and loving partner, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend who left a legacy of hope and determination that will live on in all who knew her.

Michelle Lynn Miers, 63 of Cocoa, Florida, passed away peacefully on November 5, 2026.

Michelle was born on December 3, 1962, in Orlando, Florida. Dr. Miley L. Miers and Patricia Malloy Miers adopted her and her twin brother Michael through the Children’s Home Society when they were two months old.

She grew up in Tallahassee, Florida and attended Holy Comforter Episcopalian, Saint John Episcopalian, North Florida Christian School, and was a 1981 graduate of Leon High School where she was in the chorus, and the Capital Singers. She was a lifelong lover of animals and as a young girl, a member of United States Pony Club.

Michelle worked for Mack Trucking in Tallahassee then as a Dental Assistant in her father’s practice before starting with the Florida Department of Corrections in the same capacity in July 1996. She continued with Corizon Health (2012) and Centurion (2016) when the State of Florida outsourced the correctional healthcare services then retired in May 2025. While with FDOC she worked at Apalachee, Calhoun, Gulf, Liberty, and Tomoka Correctional Institutions, and the Central Florida Reception Center.

Michelle never wanted to be the center of attention, but she lit up a room with her smile, her wit, and her ability to turn any conversation into song lyrics. The best way to describe her is human medicine. Spend just an hour with her, and everything just felt better. Tears turned to laughter, anxiety turned to peace, and fears turned to faith. She was a light in everyone who knew her.

Michelle treasured her friendships and the countless memories shared with her sisters in shenanigans. Whether it was a movie night, a live show, or a house party, she was ready to enjoy the moment. With her signature tumbler and bendy straw never far from reach, she brought joy wherever she went. If laughter filled the room, Michelle was often its source.

Michelle’s faith was a quiet, steady part of who she was. When life felt overwhelming, she turned to music, finding comfort in CeCe Winans’ “Holy Forever.” She saw God’s beauty all around her and leaves us with a wonderful way to remember her: whenever a rainbow stretches across the sky, we will think of Michelle, smile through our tears, and take it as a hello from Heaven. We will miss her more than words can say, but we find peace in knowing she is resting in the arms of Jesus.

Michelle was preceded in death by her father, mother and her beloved dogs Bailey, Harley, Woody, and Rizzo. Michelle is survived by her partner Lisa Miner, sister Melanie Miers Orozco (Will), brothers Michael and Mitch (Colleen), nephew Matthew Orozco, niece Jacqueline Orozco, lifelong friends Pam and Carolyn Spivey, Joy Shelfer, Andrea Rosser, Patti Gibson, Dianne and Stanley Brackin, and so many other cherished friends and co-workers.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, November 21st from 5-7 pm at River Rocks 6485 South US-1 Rockledge, Florida 32955. Burial will be at a later date at Roselawn Cemetery in Tallahassee, Florida.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made, in memory of Michelle, to Matthew’s Hope Brevard at https://matthewshopeministries.harnessgiving.org/donate or to your local Humane Society or Animal Rescue.