Roll Call Tribute

Michelle Marie DeVoe McIntyre, JD
Jun 23, 1966 - October 19, 2021

Michelle Marie DeVoe McIntyre, of Houston, TX, went to her Heavenly home on October 19, 2021. She was born to Ronald and Judith DeVoe on June 23, 1966 in Chicago, Illinois, followed by three sisters - Kara, Amy, and Lauren. Michelle attended Texas A&M where she received her Bachelor's degree in Psychology. She was a member of the Class of 1988. While earning her degree at Baylor Law School, Michelle met the love of her life, Mark McIntyre, who she married on January 8th, 1994, in Dallas, TX. Mark and Michelle were blessed to celebrate 27 years of marriage together and share three beautiful children - Will, Dylan, and Isabel - who Michelle loved with all of her heart.

Michelle was a deeply loved wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, neighbor, and friend. She was a pillar of strength and stability amongst her friends and family. The perfect example of a first-born child, she was a great role model and mentor for her younger siblings. She thrived in the chaos of busy family life and was able to navigate any situation with an abundance of grace, thoughtfulness, and intelligence. She was always willing to help those around her in any way she could, both big and small. She generously gave out advice and her time in order to help others. Her generosity and thoughtfulness were also displayed in her ability to always find the absolute perfect gift for friends and family.

Michelle cherished her summers in Colorado with her family and spoke of those times often. She had impeccable taste in food, design, fashion, and music. She loved attending the Austin City Limits music festival in the fall with her kids, friends and niece/nephew. She also cherished the time she spent with her daughter attending performances by the Houston Ballet. She was a lifelong academic and reading was a serious passion. Her sharp wit and sense of humor were a gift to those around her. She passed her appreciation for literature, great food, travel and humor to her children.

Michelle was dedicated to creating a better world around her, and fought enthusiastically for what she believed in. After graduating from Texas A&M, she attended Baylor Law School where she found a lifelong group of girlfriends that she has remained close to ever since. After graduation, she worked at Jackson and Walker law firm for seven years. When her first child was born, she left the law firm and devoted her time to raising her children in whom she imparted her productive nature and respect for education.

Michelle, along with her daughter Isabel, was a devoted advocate for JDRF - the leading global organization funding type 1 diabetes research. Michelle collaborated with her close friend Rebecca Hlavinka to form a JDRF team that raised over 150,000 dollars for juvenile diabetes research.

Left to cherish Michelle’s memory are her parents Ron and Judy, her husband Mark, her children Will, Dylan, and Isabel, her siblings, Kara, Amy, and Lauren, her 14 nieces and nephews, as well as her enormous group of friends.