Michele May Sowards Obituary

Michele May Sowards, born on June 15, 1978, passed away on October 9, 2026. Michele leaves behind family members and others who acknowledge this loss. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her mother Judy Ray May; and her pet Buster. She is survived by: her father Leonard May Jr. of Red House; her children, Dakota Sowards (Madison) of Hurricane, Chelsea Stevens (Brian) of Glenwood and Jayla Sowards (Joseph Hayes) of Milton; her brother Michael May (Lisa) of Barboursville; her aunt Barbara Elkins of Red House; her cousin Christopher May of Barboursville; and her grandchildren, Maycee, Elleona, Paisley, Eden and Lainey.

Visitation will be held on Friday, October 23rd 2026 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at the Raynes Funeral Home - Eleanor (303 Ash Cir, Eleanor, WV 25070). A funeral service will be held on Friday, October 23rd 2026 at 1:00 PM at the same location.