Michael Lynn Mitchell, age 63, of Flint, passed away surrounded by family and friends to be with our Heavenly Father on Saturday, January 19, 2013 after a long battle with lung disease. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alger J. and Marion J. (Chase) Mitchell, brother, Alger J. Mitchell Jr., daughter and son-in-law, Medowe D. and Robert M. Hill, sister-in-law, Nancy Mitchell, and brother-in-law, James Robinson. She is survived by brother, Gaylord G. (Diane) Mitchell; sister, Melody J. Robinson; brother, Aaron D. (Laurie) Mitchell; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was the fabulous and beloved grandmother of Stephanie and Lauren Hill; great-grandmother of Noah M. Hill; very close cousin to Burnie and Jennifer Moore; and best friend of 30 years to Lynn Krzyzaniak. Michael was a social worker for the state of Michigan, Department of Human Services, Genesee County for 30 years before retiring in 2011. She was a long time activist for UAW Local 6000, holding many offices including Chief Steward and Trustee. She loved animals, gardening, reading, and had the most contagious laugh. A Memorial Service will be held 2-6 PM Sunday, January 27 at Unitarian Universalist Church, 2474 S. Ballenger Hwy, Flint, MI 48507, 810-232-4023. Donations may be made in Michael's memory to those in need of financial help with organ transplants at: HelpHOPELive, 2 Radnor Corporate Center, 100 Matsonford Road, Radnor, PA 19087, 800-642-8399, or at www.helphopelive.org.
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Eight years now. Ditto to seven. Miss playing cards with you. Miss our shopping haunts. Miss our enjoying a bottle of wine. Miss picking up the phone to you asking to come down for a few days. We could have played a lot of cards and drank a lot of wine during this crappy pandemic. With your lung condition you most likely would not have survived this. Again I’m still working. My kids and young girls miss you too. Til we meet again. ❤
Jennifer Moore
Family
January 19, 2021
Seven long years later and I know Ill miss you in this earthly life forever. You dance across my heart and mind on a regular basis. Yes, Im still working. Yes, we missed our 70th birthdays together. Yes, you now have Bob and Glenda with you. Enjoy and know its a rare day that you are not in my thoughts. Love ya!❤
Jennifer Moore
Family
January 19, 2020
Grandma,
I miss you soooo much. I have missed you every single day since you have passed. You were the very best Grandma I could have ever had. You were such a smart woman. You never gave yourself enough credit! You were wonderful. You had a true heart of gold. You taught me so much. There is no question where my Momma got her amazing personality from. It has taken me so much time to really process that you are gone, it still doesn't seem real. I know you are in heaven with Momma and Dad now. Steph and I talk about you all the time !!! I will do my very, very best to make you proud. You are so deeply missed. I cant bring myself to play cards without you. All my love my beautiful Grandma Monkey. xoxoxo Lauren
Lauren Hill
May 8, 2013
We are so saddened to hear of your passing. You were such a wonderful neighbor and friend and you will be greatly missed. May you rest in peace.
Fain family
February 2, 2013
Many years ago, when I first met Michael, during her work with the Poverty Roundtable, I instantly fell in love. She was such a spitfire! Principled, intelligent and funny. She was one of the most interesting people I have ever met. In the few short years that I was blessed to call her my friend, my life has been immensely enriched. I will miss her deeply.
Melanie
February 1, 2013
Our Monkey....Rob gave you that name & has stuck with you now for 25 years!!! I hope you were greeted by Rob & Medowe as well as all that has gone before you. I am happy you are not suffering anymore, but at the same time, I wish you were here!!! I love you so very much, you brought a lot of life in a room! I am so happy you were my Mother-in-law-law!!! Your were considered a wonderful grandma to Kelley & Brooke!! Thank you for taking our family in like you did! I will be there for Stephanie, Lola & Noah!!!
Give my baby brother, Rob & my wonderful sister in law all the love you have in your big heart. You will be truely missed!!! I love you!!!!!
Deana Nash
January 30, 2013
Mike, was one of the first people to support my Organization Abilities First, when we moved into the Family Resource Center. She understood disabled and special needs adults needed this program. I am grateful that she was a part of my life. May she rest in peace. My prayers are with her family.
Dawn Shurter
January 26, 2013
Mike has definately left us too soon. She had such a great sense of humor and was so intelligent. May her family find solice in knowing many people loved her and respected her. I will miss her stories about her grandchildren. Rest in Peace, Mike.
Judy Hasse
January 26, 2013
My Dear Friend,
I wore the red sweater we both bought at Talbot's when they were closing their Flint store in memory of you this week. I still cannot believe you are gone. You were a true friend which is a rare thing. I was fortunate to have had you in my life. I will miss our looooong discussions over cocktails.
Joan Bush
January 26, 2013
Michael you will be missed! Had a blast with you at Huber a couple years ago and we still talk about it!!!
Daisy & Job Austin
January 25, 2013
Michael, no more pain no more suffering. The arms of the Lord God, our Father and Savior know have you. Yiur laughter and joy that we on earth knew, now the Angels in heaven know. Rejoice in the Lord my sister in Christ you are now home. Eternal life is now your joy. You touched many lifes in your living. And the life you lived will continue to touch lifes. Take a bow and rest in Gods glory.
Earley Collins
January 25, 2013
My deepest and most sincere sympathy for your family. May they find peace and comfort in knowing that you are no longer suffering in any pain or discomfort. And while your physical presence may be gone you will forever live in their hearts. Once the pain is not so fresh their memories of you will bring many smiles and laughter as they remember you. God bless and keep you all. It was a pleasure working with Mike and I remember her fondly. DHS McCree District
Lauren Mickle
January 25, 2013
Michale, I will truly miss you and your wonderful laugh. You were a person who always wanted to provide her service to those in need and now you are needed to watch over us until we are called home to glory. Michael, I really enjoyed having the opportunity on having you on my team because you understood what "TEAM" really meant. Love you and continue to do GOD's work, Willenoa Brown
January 25, 2013
All of us here at McCree who knew and loved you will miss you deeply. I am sure your whole family who had gone before you was waiting with open arms to bring you home and hear your joyful laugh. RIP my friend.
Jennifer Couch
January 25, 2013
Dear Michael, I'm about to meet many of your friends, co-workers, people you touched and lives you had a beautiful impact on during our earthly journey together. I already feel overwhelmed, you are a much loved girl. You gave us all a heads up "...it is well..." and for that I am grateful. I know you were welcomed with many open arms and the smiles of two most precious to you. I know you've hugged Porky for Tammi, and be good, no hiding his halo. You know who to hug for me.
Those who have stock in TJ Max or Sam's Club may as well off it, I can't keep them going on my own. I miss you Mike. PEACE, LOVE and hugs from heaven always welcome.
Jennifer
January 25, 2013
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