Andrew "Drew" Mitchell

Andrew "Drew" Mitchell, passed away, Thursday, April 27, 2023 at the age of 19.

Beloved son of Michael and Melissa Mitchell; loving brother of Lauren Mitchell; brother in spirit of Austin Engle; paternal grandson of Don and Jan Mitchell of Atlanta, GA; maternal grandson of James and Janet Kladney of Wildwood, MO; nephew of Rob (Ayuko) Mitchell, Neal Mitchell, and Raleigh (Theresa) Kladney; cousin of Johnny Mitchell, James Mitchell, Ayano Mitchell, Jack Mitchell, Sommer Mitchell, Tucker Mitchell, Sofia Mitchell, McKenna Kladney, and Brayden Kladney.

Drew was a loving son and brother. He was a graduate of Eureka High School class of 2022 where he was a member of lacrosse team. The consummate teammate, Drew’s passion for the game pushed him to share his love for the game with others. And that is how he lived. He always shared his kindness and his big smile with the world. At his core, Drew believed in others and helped them reach their full potential, always encouraging Lauren in her dance and his lacrosse teammates to give it their all. There was no bigger cheerleader.  

Upon graduation, Drew attended the University of Mississippi studying Psychology and Criminal Investigation. He boarded the “Lane Train” and became a huge Ole Miss fan. He loved the banter with his uncle and great uncle over who was the best in the SEC (Ole Miss, LSU or Arkansas) during every sporting event. People naturally gravitated toward Drew, and it wasn’t long after being on campus that he found a community of friends that did everything together.  

Drew was loved by many, and all our lives are richer because we knew him. He will be missed terribly.

Services:  Memorial service at Living Word United Methodist Church, 17315 Manchester Rd, Wildwood, MO 63038, Friday, May 5, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. As a service of the SCHRADER Funeral Home and Crematory, friends may sign the family's on-line guestbook at Schrader.com.