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Lenora Mitchell Obituary
She was born June 10, 1927, in Oxford, MS to the late Ernest and Nona Taylor. Mrs. Mitchell loved God, her family, her church and her friends with all her heart. She was dearly loved by all who knew her.
She was a member of First Baptist Church, Fisherville. Other Baptist churches where she attended and served the Lord were Labelle, Lamar Heights, Cherry Road & Piperton. She also retired from Memphis City Schools as a cafeteria manager after 24 years.
Lenora was preceded in death by her loving husband of 71 years, Dorris Mitchell, and her son, Jerry Mitchell.
She is survived by her daughter, Lynn Mitchell; daughter-in-law, Marcia Mitchell; grandson Jason Mitchell (Kathy); granddaughter Emily Gourley (Russell); six great-grandchildren, Ariel (DJ) Jesse, Ian, Julianna (Tanner), Blade, Gunner, three great-great-grandchildren, Brayden, Luke, Luci; Sheri Summerford,(Michael) mother of three great-great-grandchildren; Catherine Mitchell, mother of two great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She had a deep love for each of them.
A gathering of friends and family will be held Tuesday, April 30, 2019, from 5-7pm with a Celebration of Life service to be held Wednesday, May 1, 2019, at 10am, at Memphis Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens, 3700 N. Germantown Rd. Bartlett. Interment will be held at Memorial Gardens onsite.
In lieu of flowers, please send any memorials to First Baptist Church, Fisherville.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Mae
May 9, 2019
To the family may you peace and comfort in this difficult time.
Martha Castro
April 30, 2019
Just know sweet friend that Kathy & I love you and our prayers are with you
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Memorial Gathering
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Memphis Funeral Home & Memorial Gardens3700 North Germantown Parkway, Bartlett, TN 38133
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1
Celebration of Life
10:00 a.m.
Memphis Funeral Home & Memorial Gardens3700 North Germantown Parkway, Bartlett, TN 38133
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