Michelle Rae Esparza, age 51, of Caneyville, KY, passed away Sunday, (October 28, 2018) in Caneyville.

She was born on June 13, 1967, in New Port Beach, CA, the daughter of William Vincent Plumlee Sr. and Grace L. Wendling Mitchell.

She was general manager of Valero Convenience Store and Gas Station in Caneyville. Michelle enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, watching criminal and surgical shows on television, playing Candy Crush on her phone, attending Zumba, and Thomas Kinkade prints.

She is survived by her children, Amanda Hernandez of Cedar City Utah, Josh Esparza and Sarah Esparza both of Rancho Cucamonga CA and Brandon Esparza of Oakland CA; mother, Grace Mitchell of Twin Peaks CA; father, William Vincent Plumlee, Sr. of Bowling Green, KY; and nine grandchildren.

Memorial services will be held at a later date in California. Cremation was chosen and will be under the direction of Dermitt Funeral Home.