09/09/2023
Michelle Garbe Allred, 61 went to her heavenly home on September 1st, 2023 after a brief
battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her loved ones at the time she passed.
It would be wrong to say that Michelle lost her battle because she never stopped fighting.
Michelle stayed strong, just because she is no longer here, doesn’t mean she lost her fight.
She was born to Jim and Carolyn Garbe on April 4, 1962 in Gadsden Alabama. Michelle
graduated from Southside High School 1980. She loved to dance and twirl baton growing up and
instilled her passion down to her daughter and granddaughters. She was her sons biggest
cheerleader, she never missed a sporting event, heels and all. She found her person she was
going to spend her forever with, Jerry Allred. They got married on April 7 th , 2022, it was an
intimate ceremony just with them in Las Vegas. The Ceremony was picture prefect and the back
drop was beautiful canyons.
Michelle had many titles: daughter, wife, mother, and GiGi. She always put her family before
herself. Michelle always made sure everyone was taken care of, her love language was giving.
Her proudest title was GiGi and adored her three grandchildren. She was a business owner: I-20
Bingo, Honey Hole- Jacksonville Fl, University Blvd Bingo-Jacksonville Fl, Gadsden Bingo Center
Southern Star Entertainment, Bama Bingo, and Lucky’s Automotive Sales. Each of her businesses
helped benefit multiple charities over the years. Her staff was like family to her.
She was a wonderful mother who was always there when we needed her. She was the kindest,
most loving person we have ever known. She mothered everyone, so much so that friends
would often call her mom. She took this as a compliment and never shied away from being
there for others who needed support in one way or another. She also had many friends and was
well-loved member of the community.
Michelle is survived by her husband, Jerry Allred; mother Carolyn Garbe; children Blake Erwin
(Angela), Tyler Erwin, Victoria Hollar (Zac); Step- Daughter Emma Allred; grandchildren William
Erwin ( 8 ), Zoe Hollar ( 7 ), and Margaret Hollar ( 2 )
She is preceded in death by her father Jim Garbe; uncle Bobby Lowe; aunt Antia Mobley
Pallbearers will be Larry Fleming, Chris Lombardo, Matt Garbe, Bob Belcher, Jessie James, Zac
Bothwell, Ron Patrick, and Wes Hollar. Special family; Chris Owens; Pam Hutchinson; Lynne
Lowe and Rachel Stewart. Special friends; Wayne and Paula Hollar, Todd and Catherine Varnon,
Paula Robertson, Ruthie Thompson and Marguerite Early.
Very special thank you to Dr. Echeverri and the staff of Riverview hospital on the 3 rd floor of the
CCU. Special thank you Rita Toney and Libbie James
Visitation will be Sunday, September 10 th , 2023, from 12:00 PM until 2:00 PM at Collier Bulter.
The funeral service will follow at 2:00 PM, Randy Gunter will officiate. Graveside services will
follow at Williams Southside.
