of Cabot, AR
December 3, 1982 - September 28, 2022
Mechelle LeAnn Imhoff was born on December 3, 1982. She arrived during a tornado and was a whirlwind in our lives until September 28, 2022 when she left for her Heavenly residence with her Savior Jesus Christ. Mechelle accepted Christ as her Savior and was baptized at the age of 10. She attended Sylvan Hills High School and received her Associates Degree from UALR. At the age of 16, she met the love of her life, Eric Imhoff. After dating 10 years, they tied the knot on March 8, 2008.
Mechelle was affectionately nicknamed Spitfire by her grandfather. She was a life force that never missed an opportunity to have an adventure or make a friend. She enjoyed building a Jeep that she named Thunderkat and was sponsored by suppliers to have the Jeep displayed at the National SEMA Convention. She had followers all over the country on her social media that took an interest in the customized build of the Jeep. She convinced her sister, Melinda that jumping out of a perfectly good airplane would be fun, so they did. She enjoyed kayaking, running marathons, mixed martial arts and dove hunting. She was a devoted Pittsburg Steelers fan, win or lose.
Never one to look away from someone in need, she organized fund raisers for Camp Sunshine and sleeping bag donations for "The Van", for the homeless. She organized dog food donations for local animal shelters
Mechelle spent the last 15 years of her life working at the family business, Hodge Fabrication Incorporated. She performed such an array of duties that she was given the title of Company All Around Awesome Chick. She handled the social media account, American Institute of Steel Construction documentation, billing, reception, payroll and many other duties and entertaining her Boss Dad.
She is preceded by her grandparents, James and Maxine Whitehead, Murry and Gladys Hodge and her grandfather by choice, John Phillips
She is survived by the love of her life, her loving husband, Eric Imhoff; her parents, Mark and Patty Hodge; her sister, Melinda Burke (Richard) who she loved with her whole heart and her grandmother, Inez Whitehead; her devoted companions, Whiskey and Mia; as well as many cousins, aunts, uncles and friends.
Services will be held on Thursday, October 6, at 1:00 P.M. at Roller-Owens Funeral Home in North Little Rock. A visitation will be held the night before on Wednesday, October 5, from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. A graveside will be held at Pinecrest Memorial Park, after services, in Alexander.
My heart and prayers are with the family. R.I.P. beautiful angel... you are now in the arms of Jesus!
I am absolutely shocked and devastated by the news. Michelle was beyond welcoming when I joined 7 slots. She became a wonderful friend full of light! I enjoyed getting to know her. I pray for peace and comfort for Eric and the family. Much love flowing your way💙💙
No words can express the level of condolences we have for your family. God bless you
You we be truly missed but not forgotten. You were always helping others with a beautiful heart.
ERIC I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
Eric
I am so sorry and I'm sending prayers and love to you and the whole family. I know Mechelle's beautiful spirit will live on through you, her family and everyone who was blessed to know her.
Mechelle was a true gem, one to entertain you, and a true inspiration for living life to the fullest. Though our paths haven't crossed in years, I'll always remember you for the fun we had together at Westside and your contagious smiles. May you rest easy and we will be praying for you family.
Mechelle will always be in our hearts. Her laugher was beyond contagious.She could light up a room with her presence. She will be greatly missed.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Please let me know if there is anything we can do for you all.
Sending love and prayers.
Prayers for comfort and peace for you all! This world is a little darker without Mechelle’s bright smile and wit. Remember all those wonderful memories and hold on to each other. â¤ï¸â€ðŸ©¹
Praying our Lord wraps you in a peace beyond understanding in the painful days ahead.
So very sorry Eric…you and the whole family will be in out prayers.
Your family is in our prayers
Tim and Debbie
So sorry for your family's loss. Big hugs.
I am so very sorry.
Out thoughts and prayers are with yall during this difficult time.
My prayers go out to the family and I can't believe your gone. What can I say but you we're unbelievable. I hope that you know how much of an incredible person you were and how much you'll be missed love you 😘
Eric & Family, we are thinking of you all and continuing our prayers for you. Love, The Whitley’s
We are so sorry for your loss. Our sincerest sympathies and deepest condolences for you and all the families. May God be with you for peace and comfort at this time.
May the Good Lord hold you close dear Lady, and all of your family and friends. This is heartbreaking news, and we will think of you when we hit the trails and see the hills and streams. Your heart was so kind and dedicated to your fellow man. God gets a new Angel, see you in paradise.
So sorry for y’all loss! Our prayers are for peace and comfort!ðŸ™ðŸ»ðŸ™ðŸ»ðŸ™ðŸ» Johnny and Darlene Spradling
Praying for your family for mercy and healing. Please call on us for anything we can do for you.
Mark/ Mrs. Patty
My heart goes out to you . You will be in my thoughts and prayers .
Mark, Patty and family
My heart and prayers are with you and the family during this time.
What a glorious Celebration she is having with her Heavenly Father.
I’m praying for strength, comfort, guidance and healing today and in the coming weeks, months.
I hate that I never got to meet you. I know so many people loved you. You seemed like an incredible woman. You will be missed!
Prayers for both families. So sorry for this loss. She was too young to be taken.
I am at a loss for words and heartbroken. Mechelle will never be forgotten and the world lost a beautiful soul. If there is anything that you all need, please do not hesitate to reach out. I love you guys and know that you are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Our hearts are broken for you all. And the world is minus one wonderful girl! May Jesus hold you close to comfort and heal. We love you.
Eddie & Kim
So very sorry for your loss prayers for your family. ðŸ™ðŸ»ðŸ™ðŸ»ðŸ™ðŸ»ðŸ™ðŸ»ðŸ™ðŸ»
Rest in peace Angel.
My heart aches for you Patty and Mark. Michelle was a kind shining light who helped me tremendously while I lived in Arkansas. I am crushed. Praying for your family. Goodbye Kitten.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
My dear Mechelle, your light and vibrant spirit will forever hold a special place in my heart. You brought such joy to this world. My love, thoughts, and prayers are with Eric, Patti, Mark, Melinda, Richard, and extended family and friends.
Eric, I’m simply in disbelief at this news. Prayers for you and your family now and in the days ahead. If there’s anything we can do, please reach out. I am so sorry. 💔ðŸ™ðŸ½ Mechelle and I shared a love for bird watching. I’ll cherish the bird pics she shared.
Never a more beautiful young lady I have ever will meet. Worked hard, looked great every day. This world will miss Mechelle.
What a beautiful bright light that was turned out. Prayers for your friends and family as they lay you to rest my friend. You are greatly missed no doubt.
Rest in peace sweet friend.
My heart is broken for all of you, I honestly can’t wrap my head around this. Sending much love and prayers for comfort and peace.
My family and I are prying for you and your family
I am heartbroken. My condolences to the family. You will be sorely missed, my friend. Rest in peace and love.
Oh my goodness! Imhoff family! I’m so so sorry for your loss. Will be praying for you now and in the days to come.
Sending my prayers and condolences to Mechelle’s family, close friends and 7 Slots Jeep family at this time.
RIP Jeeper
Michelle was such a beautiful person! I will always cherish our softball days! She was always the one to make us all laugh! She was bubbly and full of life. Mr. Mark, Mrs. Patty, Melinda, and Eric, my thoughts and prayers are with you all.
To all the family please know we are praying for you. She was such a beautiful and friendly young lady that could light up any room with that smile. Our hearts are breaking for you as you try to understand what has happened but just know that God had a reason. We Love you
The Johns Family
Sorry for everyone’s, “our “ loss.
Such a great person and daughter
I’m proud to have known her…,,
My heart and prayers go out to you.
Mark,Patty & family I am soo sorry for your loss. May God wrap his loving arms around each & everyone for comfort & peace.
Words seem so feeble in moments like these. Life is so precious & death such a thief. The depths of your pain I cannot comprehend but I’ll stand along side you in the darkness. Love is a bond that death cannot part. Gone from your arms but still held in your heart. You & your family are in my thoughts & prayers.
Our Hearts and Prayers are completely yours at this time.
My the Lord wrap his loving arms around your family & help give you all some comfort during this most difficult time. Love & prayers ðŸ™ðŸ¼
As we sit here in shock, we pray for you and your family.
May the Holy Spirit bring comfort and peace.
Eric. My heart is broken for you my friend. Heaven welcomes a new Angel in your loving wife. Take heart, sir, in the fact that God has promised you will be together again one day. Anything you need, simply ask. We're all here for you. God bless, and so sorry for your loss.
So sorry for your loss definitely thing of everyone during this hard time. Praying you can find peace in these hard times.
My heart breaks with you for the loss of an Amazing beautiful women, wife and daughter. I pray for a peace over the entire family and friends during this very difficult time.
She was such a beautiful caring person I. Meet her threw 7 slots her smile was hypnotic so beautiful inside and out she will be missed
My deepest condolences. Many prayers for y’all for comfort and peace during this difficult time.
I met Mechelle through 7 slots. She was such an outgoing, caring, and dedicated individual. She showed such a zest for life and she will be greatly missed.
I didn't know her very well, but she was defiantly good people..
So very sorry for your loss. Praying for God’s peace to surround your family.
My heart goes out to the family. Prayers to all.
I never was formally Introduced I’ve seen her a few times at the bowling alley with Eric!! Always heard great things about her!! My thoughts and prayers are with Eric and the family on this devastating loss!!ðŸ™ðŸ»ðŸ™ðŸ»
Mechelle will be missed greatly 😢. I am so sorry to her family and Eric.
I know Mechelle through 7 slots. I can say she gave her everything to make it a Great group to be evolved in. It was a loss to see her leave the group. I just want to say Cynthia and I only got to know her for a few years . She was a Great young lady. I pray that the lord will pick the Family up during this hard time. She will be truly missed. Just knowing she is with the lord and in no more pain. Sending prayers , Troy
We pray that the sadness and sorrow you are feeling now is soon replaced by sweet and joyous memories of Mechelle.
Much love and sympathy,
John and Sherry
I’m sorry about the loss of your daughter. Sending my love and prayers
My sincere condolences my friend.
You were a bright spot in so many lives and Loved by all. See you in Heaven
Mark, Patty and family,
Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers, and that we are sharing in your heartfelt sorrow.
Rest In Peace my friend. ðŸ™â¤ï¸
Prayers for Eric, Boss Dad, Mom, family and friends! She was an amazing person and will be missed!
I am praying for the peace that can only come from God. I am so sorry for your loss.
Oh my gosh! I honestly have no words, other than prayers are going up now. I have no idea what the situation was, and honestly it doesn’t matter. Just know my heart is hurting for you and family.
Hugs to you my friend.
Prayers for all. My condolences.
In our thoughts and prayers
Love and prayers to Mechelle's family & friends.
To the entire Hodge, Imhoff and Whitehead families……..
One never really knows what to say at times like this. Please know I’m honoring you wish for prayers. ðŸ™ðŸ™ðŸ™
Call me if there is anything I can help with.
David McDougald
Sending are deepest sympathy and love to family. May God grant comfort and peace.
Mechelle always wore her heart on her sleeve, never turning away someone that needed help. If it wasn't for her and her mom Patty, I would have never met my love and had such a blessing with my surprise baby Genevieve I owe all that miracle work to Mechelle and Patty. Mechelle was a Jeeper thru and thru she loved the club and loved everyone involved, she gave 200% of herself all the time. The social butterfly that was always setting up the events, meets, charity work and she did it with full excitement. I enjoyed the deep conversations we had and even the tiffs :-) Mechelle was like a little sister that I never had, we would have fun and help each other out but not without our little spats either that is what makes it like family. She will be missed and I know she will be watching from above, playing jokes, guiding everyone she loves in the right directions, and being there when someone needs to talk to her. Lots of love and hugs for Eric, Patty, Mark and Melinda.
I am so incredibly sad for your family and truly lost with this. I pray for peace for your family in this very tragic time. Love y’all. Shelly will without certainty be missed.
Mechelle will never be forgotten. Spitfire is a great nickname! I'm so happy I got to know her and spend time with her. My thoughts and love go out to the family.
We are so sorry for your loss, we are lifting you all up to the Lord that he May gone you comfort during this time. She was an amazing person with a quick wit and will be missed.
A beautiful sole that departed this world to soon. Our thoughts and prayers for the loved ones she left behind.
Sorry for this loss. Love you
Sorry for your loss
I'm so sorry for your loss