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Obituary For Bessie Mitchell
Mrs. Bessie Mitchell, 81 of Pittsview, AL passed Sunday, October 10, 2021.
Graveside service will be held 2:00 p.m. EST, Thursday, October 14, 2021 at Ft. Mitchell National Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday, October 13, 2021 from 3:30 - 5 p.m. EST.
Bessie B. Mitchell was the third of ten children born on September 4, 1940 to the late Henry and Annie Hunter. At an early age she was baptized at Zion Spring Baptist Church of Barbour County and later joined Antioch Baptist Church of Pittsview, AL where she remained a faithful member until her death. As a member she served as an Usher, Deaconess, Senior Choir, Pastor Aid Club, Youth Choir Director, “Mother” of the Church and was a member of the Eastern Star Society.
Bessie attended Glenville High School where she was an active student and a star Basketball player during her tenure. She later earned a High School Diploma from Pittsview High School. She completed sewing classes at Columbus Trade School.Throughout her career she was employed as a Domestic Worker; York Sewing Factory Seamstress for over 20 years and recently part-time with Dixie Hunting Preserve.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Annie Hunter, three sisters, Estella, Bettie Jean and Annie Maude, three brothers Johnny “Boss”, Malcom and Albert.
In June of 1958 she married Solomon Mitchell and they remained married for 57 years. They raised a happy blended family of ten children, Solomon, Jr. (Lillie Jean), Beatrice Mitchell Barnes, Maxine Mitchell Sturgis all of Ft. Myers, FL.
To their union was Curtis (Delisa) Mitchell, Alabaster, AL, Lois Kendrick, Winder, GA., Rufus (Marcella) Mitchell, Samuel (Sandra) Mitchell both of Lawrenceville, GA., Teresa Mitchell, Winder, GA., Herman (Kathleen) Mitchell, Phenix City, AL and Shameka (William) Ashbourne, Panama City, FL.; nine grandchildren, Shikeisha, Portia, Herman,Jr., Caris, Justin, Alexandria, Amanda, Naomi Rose and Johanna; two great grands, Pierre and Shiloh; sister sister, Willie Peterson, East Chicago, Ind, brothers, L.C.(Louise) and Henry Hunter, East Chicago, Ind, sisters-in-law, Jo Ann Hunter, Phenix City, AL., Annie Wright (C.L.), Merrillville, Ind. Mamie Carruth (J.C.), Cleveland, NC, Irma Mitchell Works, Columbus, GA., Katie Lee Mitchell, Phenix City, AL, Irene Mitchell, Merrillville, Ind; three brothers-in-law, Rev. Homer Mitchell, Phenix City, AL, Bragg Mitchell, Gary Ind. and Howard Mitchell, Pittsview, AL and host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends whom she loved and cherished.
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Condolences to the Mitchell and the Hunter families at the loss of your dear mother and sister, Bessie. Antioch Missionary Baptist Church and the community have suffered an immeasurable loss. Bessie was an anchor and she served both with duty and commitment. She will be solely missed. May God grant her eternal rest in Jesus.
To you family, may God comfort your hearts and grant you peace. The children and grandchildren of the late, Robert Harrison and Alice Upshaw Miles
Our prayers are with The family. Arthur Beasley and family
REST IN PEACE MRS. BESSIE MITCHELL WELL ALL LOVE YOU BUT GOD LOVE YOU MUCH MORE WELL DONE MY FRIEND I MET HER WHEN MY HUSBAND BECAME PASTOR OF ANTIOCH BAPTIST BACK IN THE EIGHTIES MY SISTER/FRIEND FOREVER ❤♥️
My prayers, heart and thoughts are with the family. Love y'all Phyllis
My condolences to the Mitchell family. May fond memories give you comfort during this time.
Love, Michelle Campbell-Cooper
Praying for you. May God give you comfort and strength as needed now and forever more. Our Thoughts, love and much prayers are with you all. 🙏 The Battle - S.T.A.R ministries church family.
May care and love of those around you provide comfort and peace to get you through the days ahead. My most sincere condolences to the Family. Ms Bessie will be miss dearly.
Love, Twanna & Family
Every since I was small I remember Mrs. Bessie & Family at Antioch Baptist Church she was a nice and faithful person she can join my mother & father in heaven with a smile, my sympathy to the family--Mitchell-Williams-Denson Family
"Bessie B" as WE affectionately called her will truly be missed by many. She was Soo loved and appreciated for being the person she was. May God comfort her family during this difficult time. May her memories live on through her children. RIP Bessie B!
Praying for the family during this trying time. May God strengthen you. The Pope family.
my cookie lady gone oneday iwill be able to say hello to my sister in Christ.
Our deepest condolences to the Mitchell family at the loss of Ms. Bessie Mitchell. We will always remember her love for her family, her love for life and laughter, and her love for the art of fishing. Mitchell Family, remember that "Those we love don't go away, they walk beside us every day. Unseen, unheard, but always near, so loved, so missed, so very dear." Much love, Larry and Jackie Screws
I am going to miss my weekly phone calls from Mrs. Bessie B. After my grandma passed, she didn't skip a beat when it came to checking up on me. Theresa (my big sister), you & your siblings have my condolences & prayers for peace. Losing a mom is so hard! 💔
My dear friend has gone and left us you will truly be missed i will join you on the other side i love you so much heaven have gained another warrior. until we meet again.
To the family of Bessie Mitchell. Losing someone you love is like losing a part of yourself. As you journey through, please know that GOD is with you every step of the way no matter how difficult it is. Bessie will always be in our memories. My continued prayers for comfort, hope and peace. Love you Family. Debbie Harris
My Dear Step-Mom, Oh How Much I'm Going to Miss You, All Of The Good Deeds That You Done for Everyone Near And Far You Spreaded Love All Around.May You Rest in Jesus Arms, His Angel is now Home in Heaven.Missing You Already!!!Beatrice
Earth has now sorrow that Heaven can not Heal!!! Our deepest condolences to this beautiful family! Prayers for God's abundant peace and strength to overshadow you all during this time and days ahead!!! We love you Aunt Bessie but God loves you best! Herman and Regina Mitchell Family
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