Michelle Lea Wallace NilgesMichelle Lea Wallace Nilges was born on May 27, 1969 in Springfield, Missouri, to Maynard and Linda Larson Wallace. Although she spent her early childhood years in Butler, Missouri, she called Forsyth, Missouri home most of her life. Throughout her childhood and high school years in Forsyth, she enjoyed participating in athletics and music. Michelle loved to explore for creatures in Swan Creek and water ski on Bull Shoals Lake. She attended and graduated from College of the Ozarks. It was during college that she began working at the Mickey Gilley Theater, which turned into a 25+ year career. During much of that time, she served as General Manager and brightened the days of co-workers, locals, and tourists with her friendly nature, sense of humor, kind heart, and beautiful smile. Recently, Michelle was employed by Branson Public Schools. She greatly enjoyed fishing, boating, camping, and singing karaoke with friends and family. After battling cancer for nearly a year, Michelle passed away on April 24, 2017.Michelle is survived by her husband of 23 years, Shawn Nilges, and their son, Seth. She is also survived by her parents Maynard and Linda Wallace of Thornfield, Missouri; one brother, Michael Wallace, also of Thornfield; one sister, Nicole Keller of Pittsburg, Kansas; two nieces, seven nephews, one great-niece, and two great-nephews. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, uncles, Mike, Don, Leo, Charles, and Gail; Aunt Charleen; and, sister-in-law Dawn Love.Visitation is Thursday April 27, 2017 from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Whelchel Grace Funeral Home in Forsyth, Missouri. Funeral Services are Friday April 28th, 10:00 AM, at the New Vision General Baptist Church of Taneyville, Missouri. Burial follows at the Thornfield Cemetery, Thornfield, Missouri. In Lieu of flowers donations may be made to Branson Bank, in the memory of Michelle Wallace Nilges, 15514 U.S. Hwy 160, Forsyth, MO 65653.