Michelle (Pantalone) Baxter-Jett

Date of Death: July 29, 2025

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Stephens City Fire Hall

5346 Mulberry St.

Stephens City, VA 22655

(540) 869-4576 |

Saturday 9/20, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Celebration of Life

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Memorial contributions maybe made to
Humane Society of Warren County
1245 Progress Dr.
Front Royal, VA 22630

Michelle Baxter-Jett, 68 of Strasburg VA, passed away on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at Winchester Medical Center surrounded by her loved ones.

Michelle was born in 1956 in Philadelphia, PA, the daughter of the late Frances Dolores Maits, and raised by her Pop-pop and Nanny. In her early adulthood she found enjoyment in cross-stitching, aerobics instruction, being a homemaker, and loving her two children.

More recently, she retired as a substitute teacher and teacher’s aide at Redbud Elementary and was the owner/operator of A&M Cones of Stephens City. Michelle enjoyed playing BINGO, walking the Apple Blossom Mall, helping family, and, on occasion, perch fishing at her and her husband’s lot on the Shenandoah River.

Some of Michelle’s favorite things along life’s journey were the season of Fall, her cat Posey, Thanksgiving, school shopping with her Grandkids, and gardening flowers around her home. She was an avid fan of Kid Rock, Bette Midler, John Mellencamp, and David Letterman. One of her treasured ways to unwind was with something sweet and her favorite TV show, “Friends”.

When Michelle smiled, she smiled big and when Michelle laughed, she laughed hard. She leaves the world a better place having gifted her sense of humor and love to the upcoming generations, along with her recipes for potato salad, spaghetti sauce, and meatballs.

She is survived by her husband, Andy Jett whom she married on July 29, 2001; daughter, Janine Baxter of Winchester, VA; son, Bryan Baxter of Clear Brook, VA; grandchildren, Traiven Baxter, Kylah Finley, Tierney Finley and Marley and Hunter Baxter; sisters, Kathy Litzinger, Terri Cage and brothers, Steven Brown and John Brown; and three Great Grandchildren.

She is greeted in Heaven by her Mother, Pop-pop, Nanny, and Brother Albert Brown.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, September 20, 2025 from 1pm to 4pm at Stephens City Fire Hall, 5346 Mulberry St. Stephens City, VA.

Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Michelle to Humane Society of Warren County, 1245 Progress Dr., Front Royal, VA 22630.

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Stephens City Fire Hall

5346 Mulberry St.

Stephens City, VA 22655

(540) 869-4576 | Map

Saturday 9/20, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Celebration of Life

Memorial contributions maybe made to
Humane Society of Warren County
1245 Progress Dr.
Front Royal, VA 22630

Michelle Baxter-Jett, 68 of Strasburg VA, passed away on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at Winchester Medical Center surrounded by her loved ones. Michelle was born in 1956 in Philadelphia, PA, the daughter of the late Frances Dolores Maits, and raised by her Pop-pop and Nanny. In her early adulthood she found enjoyment in cross-stitching, aerobicsContinue Reading

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Michelle I AM SO SAD TO HEAR THIS SAD NEWS. WE HAD SO MUCH FUN GROWING UP IN UPPER DARBY . WE SURE WALKED A LOT, SLEEP OVERS AT YOUR HOUSE ( I NEVER SAW A TRUNDLE BED BEFORE) IT WAS SO MUCH FUN. A ND WE WOULD JUST LAUGH, MAY YOUR ANGELS KEEP THEREWINGS WRAPPED AROUND EVERYONE UNTIL NO LONGER NEEDED HUGS TO EVERYONE

To the Jett & Baxter family my deepest condolences along with prayers go out to you all. I have too many fond memories of Shelly as I called her for, I have known her since the6th grade & she was my best friend back then & have been in touch with each other all these years. When reading her obit. it had mentioned her love for David Letterman; I recall her telling me that she had a big crush on him. We were always there for each other & I love her & miss her. I know that she will be missed by all that knew her may the good memories help ease the pain. May God Bless you all & help bring you peace.

Please accept my heartfelt condolences. I knew Michelle from our years at Senseny Road when she would substitute for me. We then worked together at Redbud Run. She was dedicated, dependable, and fun-loving. She will be missed by many. Angie White

How saddened I am at the passing of Michelle. We worked together at Senseny Road and Redbud Run, and I counted on her insights into how to handle her students --- she was so loving and thoughtful with each of them. Michelle was supportive of the staff with whom she worked and always displayed professional and compassionate behavior. I valued her as a professional and friend. Please, accept my sympathy and may your faith, friends, and family sustain you in the days to come. Sally Megeath

My deepest condolences to Michelle's large and loving family. Andy, Bryan, Janine, Kathy, Terri, Steve, John, and all of her beautiful grandchildren and great grandchildren who meant so much to her and brought her so much joy. Michelle had the biggest heart. I will never forget her laugh...contagious! Her spirit...full of joy! It won't be the same without our Michelley. She brought so much in much too short a time on this earth. I am so very grateful that she was part of my life.

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My condolences to the family. I lived next door to Michelle for several years and our children were best friends. I’m so sorry for your loss

Oh my gosh! I am so sorry to hear of Michelle leaving this Earth.....She is on to better things; a better life. She made me laugh many times. I use to go to her classes at CFF. That is how we met. I always loved her music and she was good!! Best shape of my life when I did her Figure Shaping classes. We chatted on FB many times...Fly High Michelle with our God.

Such a beautiful person.

I’m deeply saddened by the loss of Shelly. Even though we hadn’t seen each other in years, possibly decades, we use to message each other on Facebook. She was always so sweet and just reached out June 30th to comfort me due to my sisters passing. She loved her family so deeply. She loved Andy and his love for fishing. She loved Delaware beaches and definitely Kid Rock. We had many fun conversations 💕 Thinking of all of you as you mourn and may God’s unexplainable peace rest on you now and the hard days ahead. Isaiah 26:3

I am just seeing this. Im so sorry for your loss. I worked with Michelle at Redbud. She did laugh hard and always spoke her mind. Prayers for your family.

We cannot believe our friend is no longer with us, she is going to be so very much missed. Our prayers and thoughts go out to Andy and his family.

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.