April 30, 1945 — June 3, 2024

Michele “Minki” Palmer, 79, of Cottonwood, died June 3.

Born in Vienna, she worked for the U.S. State Department and CIA before moving to Cottonwood in 2004, where she managed a private investigation firm.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Leopold and Pauline.

She is survived by her husband, Richard; stepdaughter, Amy; stepson, Richard; and two grandchildren.

Services have been held. Any donations in her name should be sent to the Verde Valley Humane Society.