Mrs. Dorothy Rebecca Mitchell

MITCHELL, Mrs. Dorothy Rebecca - Age 74, passed away Saturday, March 26, 2016 at Genesys Health Park-Grand Blanc, MI. Family hour 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 2, 2016 at New Creation Church of God, 3472 W. Lennon Rd., with funeral service commencing at 11:00 a.m. Rev. Dr. Herbert L. Banks officiating. Interment Flint Memorial Park Cemetery, G-9506 N. Dort Hwy., Mt. Morris, MI. Mrs. Mitchell will lie in state in the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 906 W. Flint Park Blvd., and may be viewed from 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Friday. In Lieu of Flower donation can be made in Memory of: Mrs. Dorothy Rebecca Mitchell to New Creation Church of God, 3472 W. Lennon Rd., Flint, MI 48507 Di, Dot, Lil’ Dot, Ma, Mama, Ava, Bobbi, Grangranny, Sister, Friend. Those were among the many names to which Mrs. Dorothy R. Mitchell would proudly answer. Mrs. Dorothy R. Mitchell was born July, 15, 1941, in Jackson, Mississippi. She was the eldest daughter of the late Solomon V. and Ida M. Keys. She became a resident of Flint, MI, when she was 12. She graduated from Flint Northern High School as part of the Class of 1959. She attended Flint Junior College (now Mott Community College) in the Practical Nursing Program. She became a Licensed Practical Nurse-Medical, first receiving her license in April 1961. She retired from Genesys Medical Center (formerly Flint Osteopathic Hospital) in Holly, MI, in October 2001 after 40 years of service. On February 9, 1963, she married her high school sweetheart, Roscoe Mitchell Jr. and they were blessed with three children: Tammera L. Mitchell of Frisco, TX; Kelly T. Mitchell (Karen) of Flint Township, MI; Shawn D. Mitchell (Tami) of Fort Worth, TX. Few have been blessed to have such a kind, warm spirit as Mrs. Mitchell. She provided a helping hand and listening ear along with her dose of wit and humor to all who knew and loved her. Mrs. Mitchell was an avid reader and gifted writer who often spent hours crafting poems. She also enjoyed gardening and was known for her expert culinary skills. She was frequently called upon to prepare her famous macaroni and cheese, 7-Up pound cake, peach cobbler, and banana pudding. Strong in her faith and a lifelong learner, Mrs. Mitchell studied at Agape Faith Fellowship Bible School in Birch Run, MI, completing a two-year program on Biblical Principles for Successful Christian Living in May 1995. Mrs. Mitchell loved the Lord and served selflessly in many capacities including: Church Clerk, Adult Choir, Prayer Team, Small Group Ministry, Church Kitchen and other activities as needed at both the former Twelfth Street Church of God in Flint and at New Creation Church of God. She leaves to cherish her loving and devoted husband of 53 years, Roscoe Mitchell Jr. Three children: daughter: Tammera. Sons: Kelly and Shawn. Grandsons: Christopher N. Hallums, of Plano, TX; Dominique (Vanessa) Mitchell of Houston, TX; Cameron Hallums of Dallas, TX; Shawn Jr. (Whitney) Mitchell of Euless, TX; Tyre Mitchell and Tyrell Mitchell of Fort Worth, TX. Granddaughters: Nikisha Mitchell (Virginia) of Pontiac, MI; Kennedy Mitchell of Flint Township, MI. Great-grandson: Christian Mitchell of Houston, TX. Great-granddaughter: Trinity Mitchell of Euless, TX. Sisters: Joyce M. Keys of Davison, MI; Norma Wells (James) of Flint, MI; Shellie (Shirley) Goodlow of Flint, MI. Brother: Vel Keys, Chicago, IL. Goddaughters: Terri Goodlow of Flint, MI; and Carlotta Kennedy, Stafford, VA; Godson: Darryl Johnson, Flint, MI. Sisters-in-law: Laura (George) Fuller, Mary Delgado, and Eloise (Hosea) Hammon, all of Flint; Brothers-in-law: Curtis (Ruth), Charles (Collette), James (Dyanna), Michael, and Eugene (LaDonna) Mitchell; a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by Parents Mr. and Mrs. Solomon V. and Ida M. Keys; Sister Arteria Jingles; Brother: Dorotho Keys.

Mrs. Dorothy Rebecca Mitchell

July 15, 1941 - March 26, 2016