Jean Mitchell

July 11, 1930 - January 19, 2018

07/11/1930 - 01/19/2018

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Cemetery
Monday January 22, 2018
Following the service at Highland Memorial Gardens
US 13 South
Ahoskie, NC 27910
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Visitation
Monday January 22, 2018
10:00 am - 10:45 am
Pleasant Grove Baptist Church
225 Pleasant Grove Road
Aulander, NC 27805
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The family will receive friends in the Fellowship Hall prior to the service.

Service
Monday January 22, 2018
11:00 am
Pleasant Grove Baptist Church
225 Pleasant Grove Road
Aulander, NC 27805
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Rev. Mickey Willard will be officiating the service.

MURFREESBORO, NC – Jean Lawrence Rawls Mitchell, age 87, went to be with the Lord on January 19, 2018. She was a resident in the memory care facility at the Gates House in Gatesville, NC. She suffered a long journey with the Alzheimer’s disease.

Mrs. Mitchell was born on July 11, 1930 to Tommie and Mary Nowell Lawrence in Lewiston, NC. She was raised beginning at the age of three by her grandmother, Della Williford Nowell Whitaker.

Along with her parents and grandmother, she was preceded in death by her husbands, Lloyd L. Rawls, Jr. and Sidney R. Mitchell.

Left to cherish Jean’s memory are two daughters, Frances Rawls Evans and husband Nicky of Murfreesboro, NC and Wanda Rawls King and husband Jim of Ahoskie, NC; two grandsons, James Edward (Jamie) King, Jr. and wife Melissa of Ahoskie, NC and Nigel Paul Evans and wife Lorrie of Lisbon, Maine; one granddaughter, Sarah King Beasley and husband Ryan of Kinston, NC; two great-granddaughters, Kayla and Abigail King; her brother, Tommie Lawrence, Jr. and wife Marie of Colonial Heights, VA; her niece, Gail Lawrence Yoss and husband Chris of Chesterfield, VA and her best friend and faithful companion, Sadie Mae.

She was a dedicated member of Pleasant Grove Baptist church. Over the years, she served as a Sunday school teacher, church clerk and member of the choir.

Jean enjoyed quilting, ceramic classes and working in her flowers.

She loved her family dearly. She cherished times spent with her family. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister that will be deeply missed.

The family will receive friends at the homes of Frances and Wanda anytime. However, visitation will be in the fellowship hall of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church from 10:00 – 10:45 prior to the celebration of life service which will be held Monday, January 22, 2018 at 11:00 at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church with the Rev. Mickey Willard officiating. Burial will follow at Highland Memorial Cemetery.

We would like to thank the Gates House staff as well as Community Home Care and Hospice in Elizabeth City for treating Mom with dignity, respect, comfort and compassion. We are so appreciative of their care and concern, not only for her, but also for us.

Flowers are welcomed however, in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made directly to the Alzheimer’s Association, Eastern NC Chapter 3739 National Drive Suite 110, Raleigh, NC 27612, (800) 272-3900 or online by clicking here or directly to Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, 221 Pleasant Grove Road Aulander, NC 27805 or online by clicking here

Garrett~Sykes Funeral Service is assisting the Mitchell family with arrangements and online condolences may be directed to them by visiting www.garrettsykesfs.com

 

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Jeremy Kramer
5 years ago

Dear Frances, I am sorry to learn of your mother’s passing. My friend Huntley just asked me if there was anyone that I have lost touch with that I wish I could reconnect with and you were my only response . . . I am not a computer person so he said let’s try to find her. Obviously this connection was not what I contemplated, but I am glad that hopefully this might reach you despite the circumstances. I would love to reconnect. My cel/text is 843.530.7082 and email is JPaul2496@gmail.com. I will fill you in on all the rest directly if this gets to you. My condolences to you and your family – love, Jamie Kramer//your old roommate ASU ❤️

Pastor Brian Faison
6 years ago

My heart goes out to each of you in these difficult days. Jean was such a precious person and always showed me kindness and love. Her warm smile was an outward expression of her heart. Frances, I understand you heartache, having lost my mom on Jan 1. Know that Karen and I are praying for all of your family.

Stacy Simpson
6 years ago

I love Jean as if she was my own family. I am so grateful you chose to bring her to the Gates House. Staff enjoyed participating in the care of Miss Jean. We also had the pleasure of meeting you and getting close to you. I love you and Miss Jean and I am here whenever you need me.

Ethel Knowles
6 years ago

Sorry for your loss.Your Mothers was a very sweet person.Our thoughts and prayers are with you andr the family. Love,Cameron &Jesse Hoggard,Shirley Stephenson, Ethel rlkMae@yahoo.comwles, and Julia Jenkins

Penny Beasley
6 years ago

Wanda & Frances my thoughts and prayers are with y’all for the coming days weeks & months, as you travel the journey of loosing your mom and time to heal.

Debbie Byrum Holloman
6 years ago

Wanda ,Frances and Family
So sorry to hear about your loss I have fond memories of us going to Pleasant Grove Baptist Church .Your mom was a special lady and i thought alot of her

Debbie Byrum Holloman
6 years ago

Wanda , Frances and family
So sorry for your loss and i have a lot of fond memories when we all went to PLEASANT GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH .You all are in my prayers and thoughts