Michelle Rasmussen
1966 - 2025
Michelle Rasmussen was born on October 13, 1966 in Lee County Florida to her father, Richard and her mother, Barbara. She graduated from North Fort Myers High School, with the class of 1984. She married Todd Rasmussen on June 20th 1987. She was the mother to, Amanda Rasmussen, born on April 5th 1989, and her son Austin Rasmussen was born on October 10th, 1999. They moved to North Carolina in 2006.
After a gastric bypass surgery in 2013, she suffered a multitude of medical complications resulting from the surgery for over a decade leading to her passing on November 17th, 2025 at 2:30 PM. She was a loving mother, wife, and had a massive heart and held family as her number one value. This love also extended to the animals she cared for in her lifetime. Michelle would love to be remembered by her big heart and warm smile that could light up a room as well as her amazing cooking, loved by her husband and family.
She’s survived by her husband, Todd Rasmussen; daughter, Amanda Rasmussen; son, Austin Rasmussen; stepmother, Melinda Ward; stepfather, David Nicholson; stepson, Corey Rasmussen; sister, Karrie Mickelson, as well as her brothers, Matt, Mike, and Mark.
A Memorial Service will be 11:00 am Saturday, November 22, 2025 at Brim’s Grove Baptist Church, 3509 NC Hwy 268, Pilot Mountain, NC 27041.
I’m so grateful for the way I was raised. You were never afraid to be my mother — to put your foot down, to teach me right from wrong, to make sure I did my best. You always let me know I had a mama who cared about me, who believed in me, who was there for me no matter what. Growing up with that kind of love and support made such a difference in my life; it made me who I am today.
I miss the foods you made. No one can make food the way you made it, Mom. You gave food to me with love and your smile. It can’t be replicated. It’s impossible. I learned how to be a mom from you. You were a fantastic mom. I know not everyone can say that about their mothers. I was lucky to have you. Mom, you were fantastic, awesome, loving, creative, giving, and kind. Now that I am an adult I understand how great you were. I learned to give to others and be generous by watching you. I hope you’re proud of the amazing family you’ve raised. Thanks for putting some good humans into the world.
I wish my Victoria were old enough to know you better, but don’t worry. She will be going to know all your funny stories. Of course, I’m going to miss you like crazy, but you don’t need to worry about me. I’ll be okay. I wish we could have more time together, but I want you to know I cherish the times we have had and the time we still have. It hurts to let you go, but I wouldn’t trade one moment of all we’ve shared. I love you with all my heart.
Michelle, 45yrs of friendship & memories. It’s still hard to believe that you are gone 💔. I’m sorry I couldn’t be there with you more. I hope you know how much I loved you & always will. You will always be remembered & have a special place in my heart ❤️. I Love You. Best friends forever 💓