Michelle Joann McCarty of Amery, WI passed away at her home on Monday, November 5, 2018 at the age of 52. Mickey Jo was born in Janesville, WI to her parents, Wayne and Patricia (Sigsworth) McCarty. At a young age the family moved to Amery where she grew up and attended school. After high school, Mickey Jo worked various jobs including SMC and Golden Age Manor, and she also attended Cosmetology School. Mickey Jo was blessed with one child, Michael. She loved animals, and when she was healthy enjoyed trips to Lake Superior, Bayfield, and especially spending time at Gooseberry Falls. She also liked to swim and attend concerts and the Renaissance Festival. Due to recent health issues, Mickey Jo was unable to do many of the activities she so enjoyed, but she loved her family and spending time with them. Her family was very proud of the positive life changes she was able to make in the past year. Mickey Jo was preceded in death by her beloved dog, Max; and her parents, Wayne and Patricia. She is survived by her son, Michael McCarty; a brother, Tim McCarty and a sister, Kelly McCarty as well as numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, November 10, 2018 at the Williamson-White Funeral Home in Amery with Pastor Barry Schaefer officiating. A visitation will be held the hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will take place at the Balsam Lutheran Cemetery at a later date.