Anabel Peacock Mitchell, 95, died November 4, 2019. She is survived by her husband, Louie L. Wainwright, Sr.; sons Bruce Mitchell of Tampa, Doug Mitchell (Andrea) of Washington, DC, David Mitchell (Amy) of Tallahassee, and daughter Jana Whitworth (Rick) of Crawfordville; eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; close family friend Rachel MacDougall; and long-time caregiver Ezella Husband. Born in Williston, Fla. to Charles and Aileen Peacock, she was predeceased by her parents, son Fondren, grandson Michael Whitworth, and brother Jimmie. A highly-accomplished and respected member of Florida's corrections and parole systems for decades, Anabel was the first woman in the country to be named superintendent of a men's prison, and the first woman appointed to the Florida Parole Commission. A memorial service will be held at Culley's Meadowwood Funeral Home (1737 Riggins Rd.) in Tallahassee on Friday, Nov. 8, at 11 am.
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I'm so sorry Anibel was picked up by Angels. She was a great woman who I respected deeply. Sure glad I knew her and my warmest condolences to Louie Wainwright, the DEAN
John A Anderson
November 10, 2021
I never got to thank you for giving me a new life! I am prisoner #2431, receiver of your gift of respect, confidence, and future. You had faith in me like no one before. You trusted me to learn computer data entry then to teach others. (Still my profession, thank you for a lifetime of knowledge.) You trusted me to go, with others, to high schools to hopefully enlighten students to the dangers and consequences of drugs. I hope, through your guidance we succeeded altering young lives. You trusted me to be the first on work release, to pave the future for others to be rehabilitated and give them hope. Thank you, Ms. Mitchell, for giving me and countless others, the gift of a decent life.
Susan Archer
January 5, 2020
My sincerest condolences to the Mitchell Family for the loss of your loved one, Anabel, and pray you find comfort in Psalms 91:2.
JKH/JW
November 8, 2019
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