Michele Sullivan, director of corporate communications for Land O'Lakes, died Nov. 13 after suffering from a stroke. She was 39.
The Stillwater, Minn., resident passed away with her husband, Rick, and family by her side, according to an obituary from Bradshaw Funeral Home. She suffered from brain clots and underwent several brain surgeries last week, said a gofundme.com fundraising page.
Sullivan, nee Davis, moved to Land O'Lakes last year after communications stints at HTC in the US and Taiwan, Microsoft and Interland. She grew up in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
"Loving wife and daughter, friend and mentor to many, world traveler and self-described 'third-culture kid,' Michele touched many lives around the world with her quick wit, positive attitude, infectious beautiful smile and a laugh that could light up any room," read the obituary.
Services were held Nov. 17.
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