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Marilyn W. Mitchell

Passed 08/02/2022

Obituary For Marilyn W. Mitchell

A Celebration of Life Service for Mrs. Marilyn W. Mitchell will be held Wednesday, August 10, 2022 at 12 Noon, Mt. Ephraim Baptist Church, 1202 W. Marietta St. Atlanta, GA 30318. Rev. R. L. White, Pastor.

A viewing will be held on Tuesday, August 9, 2022 from 2-6pm at Willie A. Watkins Historic West End Chapel, 1003 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd, Atlanta, GA 30310.

Interment: Simmons-Wright Cemetery- Green Pond, SC


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We send our love and condolences to your family during this time. You are in our hearts and prayers. God Bless. Sincerely, Lucretia Nave and Victoria Dixon

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May you find peace in knowing that your mother touched so many lives and her memory and legacy is far reaching. I thank God that she passed my way. Blessings to you all! Sandra Wall & Family...MEBC

May you find peace in knowing that your mother touched so many lives and her memory and legacy is far reaching. I thank God that she passed my way. Blessings to you all!

Sending heartfelt condolences and prayers to the family of Marilyn Mitchell. I pray strength and comfort to each of you during this time. Marilyn smile would light up a room. Selma Stephens

Our prayers and condolences go out to you,the family and friends of Sister Marilyn Mitchell. May God continue to comfort you. Marilyn was always great with finances and willing to share her knowledge. RIP! Dr. Patricia A. Cummings & family

May God strengthen the Mitchell Family and Marilyn presence will be missed around The Mt. Ephraim Baptist Church.

My deepest condolences to the Mitchell family. May GOD give you peace and strength to during this difficult time.

Vonda Mitchell

Words fail me. I offer sincere condolences to the entire family. Mt. Ephraim, the Fifth District, GMBC, Inc, and NBCUSA, Inc. have lost a shining light. Marilyn's servant heart compelled her to do whatever was needed from the most menial job to stellar leadership. She epitomized the fruit of the spirit, the same whenever and wherever you met her. I will miss her joy, her infectious laugh—just her.

Sending my condolences and prayers to the Mitchell Family. Avis Franklin-Grant

A life well-lived is not measured by what you have received, but what you leave behind. Marilyn W. Mitchell touched so many lives in a loving and memorable way. She left us all treasures of kindness, generosity, hope, encouragement, and grace. Now, she stands forever in the presence of the creator of the universe, where peace and love eternally reigns. May God's grace give strength and comfort to her family, and blessings to all who remain honored by the gift of her unselfish love. ❤️ Judge Carol Walker-Russell

My Sincere Condolences to the Mitchell Family and Friends. The Stukes Family

My deepest sympathy to the Mitchell family

Marilyn was my lifelong friend, my classmate and a person who was always willing to give and share whatever she had. We spent many weekends with her and her family when our children were younger and took trips together. She was always the same, with a loving, kind and generous spirit. I was saddened to hear of her passing but I say to James, Laura, JT and the rest of the family...God never makes a mistake and He will give you the strength to go on. I pray that God's grace and mercy be with you always. God is still in control. Marilyn did what God ordained for her to do and she lived a full life. Minnie Bartley, Green Pond SC

Deepest sympathy on your loss,prayers are with your family. Love Mary Davenport

To the Family you have my deepest Condolences am praying for you all in the passing of your love one. She was a warrior at Mt Ephraim Baptist Church wear she service many and worship God. Beautiful smile and kindness to all. God bless you all she is with her Heavenly Father God whom she love.She love her family and so proud of her children her eyes light up when you ask her how they was doing mother love live forever in your heart. Trust God to comfort you and give you the strength you need to face each day. Love Peggie Kemp

My condolences to the James Mitchell family. When someone you love becomes a memory the memory becomes a treasure . From Edgar Hale

Condolences to the Mitchell family and to my uncle. Praying for you and your family. May God keep you during this difficult time! Love your niece, Regina Isaac (Trobridge)

With Deep Condolences and Love. The previous message was entered by Carolyn Hopson. I was on the airplane with Marilyn. I forgot to add my name.

I am still in a state of disbelief. Mr. Mitchell, Laura and TJ, I met Marilyn on a return trip from Los Angeles with the Mass Choir in the early 2000's. I sat was in the window seat on the row with her and Mr.Mitchell. She studied for a Business class the entire flight back to Atlanta. I mentioned that my daughter was in college taking the same course. She gave some inspiring and encouraging words for me to pass along to her. As a member of the Super Seniors I have been on the receiving side of lots of love, care and weekly text messages from her as she informed us on how to care for ourselves during each season, the pandemic as well as when and where to pickup free food if needed. I will miss her and will always have memories of her in my heart. Condolences to you!

I was saddened to hear about the passing of Mrs Mitchell. I will never forget the kind deeds that she expressed to my daughters and I when we attended Mt Ephraim. When I relocated she mailed the CD's to my home and ask Laura to pick up my daughters for a church function .We send our heartfelt condolences and prayers to the family. May God comfort you throughout this bereavement hour. Denise Johnson and Brittany &Amber Cooper

My deepest condolences to Marilyn's family. She was such a sweet, bright person with an incredible laugh. We often spoke about our children, how she loved bragging on you both. She was always there with wise advice always reminding me that God is in control. May she rest in God's eternal peace.

Mere words cannot adequately express the appreciation to God for Deaconess Marilyn Mitchell; what she meant to me & my husband personally, a true dedicated sister; support/dedication to Dr. & Mrs.White,MEBC,indeed,her overseeing the health ministry, reopening support at the entry, vaccine clinics,etc. the list goes on & on. Mr. Mitchell, Laura, TJ, may God bless you. Be comforted in having this treasure of a legacy for a lifetime. A friendship candle burn as a reminder of God's grace on you all. Love you much, Wyman & Adlene McElroy

To the Mitchell family, I'm offering my deepest and sincere condolences to you. Heaven has gain a sweet and genuine angel. I would say rest in peace, but shes probably up there working on something. So, I will say to God be the glory. We all love you, but God love you best. Until we meet again, good night my sister. Love 4ever. Barbara and Tanzania Walker

Marilyn was such a wonderful person to me she will be missed

I will miss Marilyn Mitchell she was a jewell with love and sympathy to the fami

May God's peace be with you all during these difficult days. Deacon Jason W Graddick

My condolences to the family Marilyn was dear friend and work well with our ministry WOE of GMBC she will truly be miss. Annie McGruder-Parker Milledgeville, GA

My condolences to the family! My first memory of her was when I walked into the hospital room of a sick family member and she was standing there saying a prayer. Her comforting words and lovely smile made such an impression. She was definitely one of a kind and will be missed.

Offering words of Condolences to Marilyn Mitchell's husband, Mr. James Mitchell and children Laura and JT. My family is still in a state of shock at the passing of Marilyn. We love you and are praying for your peace and comfort. We love you Delores Rosser, Chrystal and Cydney Jones.

Marilyn was a jewel that God place in a lot of our lives. She always did show her beautiful smile and was a kind hearted person. We were proud to have her as our leader for the super seniors. I worked with some of the times with the food drive and just watch her caring and showing love to the people she provided good sge will truly be miss. Marilyn take your rest in paradise Love you and truly miss you This is from my previous post forgot to add name Connie & Charlie K Hardnett

Marilyn was a jewel that God place in a lot of our lives. She always did show her beautiful smile and was a kind hearted person. We were proud to have her as our leader for the super seniors. I worked with some of the times with the food drive and just watch her caring and showing love to the people she provided good sge will truly be miss. Marilyn take your rest in paradise Love you and truly miss you

Mr. Mitchell, Laura, and TJ continuous prayers for you through this grief season in your lives. Marilyn was a gem/gentle spirit of a lady. Our Father of Grace and Mercy will carry you through this season to wholeness in time.

May God continue to keep you close in his arms. I remember we use to be Greeters at Mount Ephraim and we found out the we were both from South Carolina. She knew exactly where I was from and did she😊. She was such a joy to be around and she is missed. God bless you all with the memories that will be shared from this day on. Donna Simmons/Family😇🌻

My condolences and Prayers to the Mitchell Family. She will truly be missed.

Praying for you James,Laura and JT. Our condolences are with you during this time and always. May her soul rest in eternal peace. Thomas and Eleanor Williams, NYC and Thelma Williams, ATL.

Marilyn my sister and friend. We have done so many things together over the past 35 years, from girl scouts, youth ministry and now the Women's Auxiliary. I will miss you my dear friend. I didn't know that when we talked last week that would be the last time we talked here on earth, but God needed you more in His heavenly convention. You were so concerned about Pastor White and his health and how you were praying for his healing, not thinking one time about yourself, because that's the kind of person you were. Our team won't be the same in the Women's Auxiliary. To the family, Marilyn was such a sweet sister to me during my times of bereavement, so I offer to you the same thing she told me on several occasions, "you have my sympathy and if you need anything, just call". Dorcas Ford Jones

Sending condolences to the Mitchell family and praying that Gods grace and mercy bring them through this difficult time!!!🙏🏾

My deepest condolences 💐 and prayers to the Mitchell family.

My condolences to the family and friends. May God continues to give you strength to endure the upcoming days. Blessings Fran Wells, Dublin, Ga.

My condolences to the family. God has gained a sweet humble angel. May God give the strength to endure in the coming days. Blessings Fran Wells, Dublin, Ga.

Whenever I saw Mrs. Mitchell, she always had such a sweet welcoming smile and spirit. On behalf of the Mount Vernon Academy family, you have our sincere condolences. Monica Moore Allen

My thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends. Ms.Mitchell was a beautiful person, my daugther and nephews was on the Junior Usher at Mount Ephriam, it was a pleasure to know her.🙏🏾

My condolences to family of Marilyn Mitchell. She was amazing Christian woman. I just love her. She had such kind heart ❤ God needed her more. Time was up for this chapter life she have begin another one with God. Farewell

Carol Johnson Missionary Baptist State Convention of Missouri St. Louis, Mo St.

I am sending prayers to the Mitchell family.Marilyn was such a sweet lady with a kind and gentle spirit. Joyce Ford

Marilyn, I'm going to miss you!!! You will hold a special place in my heart forever ♥️. Your Falcon family will miss you at homecoming.

Malissa Falcon Love Saint Augustine's University

Juanita Sanders, Charleston, SC

Sister Marilyn Mitchell was indeed a sweet spirit with an angelic smile that lit her surroundings. I met and worked with her for many years in the NBCUSA, Inc. Ushers and Nurses' Auxiliary. Sister, what a race you ran, always working out your soul salvation through love, kindness, and service. I enjoyed working with you; and, the wonderful fellowship. I pray that our God who is able will continue to keep and comfort your family to include Georgia and South Carolina families. You will be missed.

TO: Laura, JT and Mr. James Mitchell, words cannot express what I would like to say and are feeling right now because I am still in an unbelief mode. I do know that GOD will get you through this heart break in time. Continue to Trust in him and call on the name of JESUS to help you through your Loss. He did it for me and I know he will do it for you all With Love Ella Greene

Marilyn, you will lways hold a special place in my heart. You are my guardian angel. I'm gonna miss you 😔 😢 💔

To my supportive, loving, fellow South Carolinian. Thank you so much for embracing me when I moved to Atlanta. Thank you for introducing me to the Mount Ephraim Baptist Church. Thank you for being a Great co-worker and even Greater Friend. Thank you for walking the walk of a True Christian through your many actions. Thank you for being there for me when I lost my mom and sister. Thank you for being there for me when work life got hard and sometimes unbearable. I am so devastated that you are no longer here. You are a bright light that will never be dimmed or extinguished. It will continue to shine brightly through your family. I know God is pleased with the work that you have done. Now take your rest my beloved friend. I will miss you. Love Always, Selma Robinson

Condolences to James, Laura, JT and family. I first met and befriended Marilyn in 1988 when I moved to Atlanta and started working at Ft.McPherson. Being new to Atlanta, I didn't know a soul but Marilyn made me feel right at home. She showed me the ropes on the job, invited me to her church, and our little kids became playmates. I thought of her my big sister because she unselfishly took the time to make sure that I was okay and that I had everything that I needed. She always showed compassion and generosity to me and others. That's the Christian-hearted person that she was and that's what I will always remember about her. Later, God blessed our paths to cross again where we became co-workers again at CDC and where she later retired. Marilyn will always hold a place in my heart. She will be truly missed. RIH, Marilyn! Praying for her family's comfort and strength during this time. Friend and Former Co-Worker, Coretta Jones

To my sweet and wonderful friend and sister I will always remember you we have known each other a long time we worked together traveled and prayed together the list could be longer but I will stop here, God has you now and you will be taken care of. My condolences to the family . With Love ❤️ Shelby Reed22

Condolence to Marilyn Mitchell family and friends. I will miss you. My heart is heavy. I send love to the family. Christine Washington Miller

To such a wonderful and courageous woman of God. You'll forever be loved and missed. We will love and pray over your family everyday May God continue to build this family in Jesus name.

Prayers and condolences to the family

Such a beautiful person who love us and looked after us as her own...she will be truly missed ❤️

Marilyn was a true servant of God!!! An example of Jesus' love in servitude!!! A true Sister in Christ!!! I will truly miss her!!! Laura, JT, and Mr. Mitchell I am praying that you and your family will feel Jesus' strong, everlasting, glorious, and victorius LOVE during this time of sorrow!!! Juanita Tillman

Mrs. Mitchell was one of our Girl Scout leaders and tho she didn't take no mess from us she still showed us love and will truly be missed.

Our hearts are heavy as we go through this difficult time, accepting God's will as Sis. Marilyn gain her heavenly wings. Prayers and Condolences are extended to the family. Sorrowfully, Sis. Brenda Eason GMBC of GA Ushers Auxiliary NBCUSA Ushers & Nurses Auxiliary

Marilyn was such a great child of God and a hard worker in the vineyard. I will miss your smile and soft spoken nature. I know you are with God now working in heaven.

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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