Michelle Louise Askew
Michelle Louise Askew, 69, of Nederland, died Wednesday, August 13, 2025. She was born on December 12, 1955, in London, England, to Clara Louise Olson and Michael Paul Arena.
Survivors include her husband, Richard Askew; daughter, Jennifer Balsamo and her husband, Jeremy; grandson, Aiden Balsamo; and brothers, Mike Arena and his wife, Kathy and Dave Arena and his partner, Bruce Ryrie.
She is preceded in death by her parents.
A gathering of Mrs. Askew’s family and friends will begin at 5:00 p.m., until 7:00 p.m., Sunday, August 17, 2025, at First Baptist Church Nederland, 1911 Nederland Avenue, Nederland. Her funeral will be 10:00 a.m., Monday, August 18, 2025, at First Baptist Church Nederland, under the direction of Broussard’s, 505 North 12th Street, Nederland. Her interment will follow at Memory Gardens of Jefferson County, Nederland.
Gathering of Family and Friends
First Baptist Church-Nederland
- 1911, Nederland Avenue, Nederland, Texas, 77627,
- August 17, 2025
- 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Funeral Service
First Baptist Church-Nederland
- 1911, Nederland Avenue, Nederland, Texas, 77627,
- August 18, 2025
- 10:00 am
Interment
Memory Gardens of Jefferson County
- 3098, Highway 69 N, Nederland, TX, 77627,
- August 18, 2025
Michelle was my instructor at LUPA. She gave me the confidence to start back to college after many years out of high school. Her comment the beginning of the first day of class-“There are no stupid questions.” That said it all.
I’ve been so thankful to her all these years.
She was a wonderful instructor and person. God’s blessing and comfort to her family.
God’s blessings to Richard and all the Askew family and her many friends. May she forever rest in Paradise.
Gone much too soon. Thankful for your friendship and for you mentoring me at LSCPA. Praying for peace and comfort to the family
Praying for Richard, Jennifer , family and friends. Praying God’s comfort and peace for them at this time. She always had a smile and kind words. I know she will be missed dearly.
One of the steadier influences on the college where she gave of her time…
Memories are pictures of the past, friendships never lost.
Each shared laughter, every heartfelt conversation are treasured keepsakes,
chapters of our lives, as moments woven in time.
Although you have left us, you are with me in heart and mind.
I will miss you my confidant and friend.
Rest in peace. God rest your soul in eternal comfort.
Deepest condolences to all of the family and friends.
I’m so sorry to hear of Michelle’s passing. She’s a wonderful lady and will be sorely missed.
God Bless.
Darrell Hagler