Darlene Marie Taylor Mitchell

Darlene Marie Taylor Mitchell obituary, New Orleans, LA

Darlene Marie Taylor Mitchell

Darlene Mitchell Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Dec. 29, 2015 to Jan. 1, 2016.
Darlene Marie Taylor Mitchell, 71, entered into eternal peace on Saturday, December 26, 2015 at her home in New Orleans, LA. Darlene was born in Houston Texas on July 25,1944. She is preceded in death by her mother Estelle Kennedy and father William Kennedy. She attended Carver Sr. High, graduated from Booker T. Washington and Delgado Allied Health program. Darlene worked at Flint Goodridge hospital and retired from Dillard University in 2005 as property manager. She was an active and faithful member and servant at St. Peter Claver Church and served in the health and wellness ministry as well as serving as an advocate for the American Cancer Society. Darlene was caring, selfless, and compassionate; she was a gentle soul with a loving and generous heart with an extraordinary spirit. Darlene leaves her loving memories to be cherished by her four children, Cora Bluain, Therese (Austin Badon), Blandon Mitchell (Tracy Pittman) and Eban Mitchell. Also left to celebrate her legacy are 11 grandchildren; Ayden, Chanen, Chase, Darrien, Donnell, Kayla, Natalie, Tavion, Terrance, Terry, and Tiffany and 4 great grandchildren; Alexis, Hannah, Isaiah and Rashad. She is survived by her ex-husband Edward Mitchell and siblings, Robert Gordon, Sr., Betty Kincey, Rita Williams, Yvonne Rogers, Estelle Robertson (Lamar), William Kennedy Jr., Cynthia Kennedy, Averell Kennedy. Darlene is preceded in death by two brothers Albert and Alvin Savoy; and sister Valerie Jones. She is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, cousins and many close friends (Forever friends). Relatives and friends of the family, Priest, Parishioners and Family Life Ministries of St. Peter Claver Catholic Church, Knights of Peter Claver and Ladies Auxiliaries, President, Staff and Employees of Dillard University, employees and staff of The American Cancer Society New Orleans Community Health and The Mcfarland Institute-New Orleans are invited to attend a visitation at St. Peter Claver Catholic Church, 1923 St. Philip St., on Saturday, January 2, 2016 from 8:00 AM until 8:45 AM, Rosary and Expressions to follow. A Mass of Christian Burial to begin at 9:30 AM, Fr. J. Asare-Dankwah, Celebrant. Interment: St. Patrick #3. Arrangements by D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home. Please visit www.rhodesfuneral.com to sign the online guest book.

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January 25, 2016

Rhonda Ann Clark posted to the memorial.

January 6, 2016

Eugenia Adams posted to the memorial.

January 3, 2016

Diane Bailey Woods posted to the memorial.

Rhonda Ann Clark

January 25, 2016

To The Mitchell Family:

It is the strong who manage other people, but it is the powerful who manage themselves. Miss D.A.R.L.E.N.E. was a
Devoted
Admired
Respected
Loved
Educated Woman who had a
Noble Spirit and an
Extraordinary Heart.

May the grace, peace, love, honor, and mercy of the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and God the Father be with you all during this very difficult time!

With Deepest Sympathy,

Eugenia Adams

January 6, 2016

To the Mitchell Family - Death leaves a heartache no one can heal-love leaves a memory no one can steal....May God give you comfort and fill your hearts with peace.

Diane Bailey Woods

January 3, 2016

I am so sorry to hear of Darlene's passing, so glad Gail and I got a chance to visit with her and talk about the good old days uptown. May she rest in peace.

Carnis Davis

January 2, 2016

I met miss Mitchell a 2 years ago doing her lawn she was a very nice person to meet and had something wonderful woman you will be missed dearly. Davis family

Roy and Sybil Badon Cyprian

January 1, 2016

We are ver sorry for your loss and offer our heartfelt condolences.

So long my friend. You left us too soon.

Darlene loved life and she enjoyed it to the fullest. She was a very caring and loving person. May the love of family and friends comfort you during this difficult time. Let cherished memories warm your heart when feeling a loss.

Darlene touched the lives of many and she will be missed but not forgotten.

Kassie Freeman

January 1, 2016

My heartfelt condolences to the family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

January 1, 2016

You have my deepest sympathy. May the God of loyal love comfort the family and friends during this time of sorrow Psalms 119: 76

Cora & Wayne Wharton

January 1, 2016

Blessed are they who mourn, for they will be comforted. May God give you courage to Bear Your Loss. Love Cora & Wayne

Denise Roubion-Johnson

December 31, 2015

A beautiful regal woman who was the epitome of style and grace. My prayers are with you all and your mother will always hold a special place in my heart...not as a former patient..but as a friend.

Lillian Bates

December 31, 2015

Absence on Earth means present with God. Deepest sympathy to the Kennedy Family.

Lillian Bates

Donell Bluain

December 30, 2015

Love you Grandma!! Ill miss you but never forget you. Im going to see you again.

Anita Marshall-Jefferson

December 30, 2015

To the Mitchell Family and Friends, please know that my prayers are with you during this difficult time. Darlene was such a sweetie pie, her kindness and zeal for life will be a constant reminder of who she was. In the weeks to come as many family members will come and go and you will have that alone moment, always remember that she was loved and admired by many, and may God's love for you strengthen you then and now.

Tommie and Betty Roberson

December 30, 2015

Tommie and I are saddened to hear of your mother's transition. We pray that you and your family feel the strength and love of God our heavenly father during this time of sadnrss.

Joe Kennedy

December 30, 2015

A loving heart and peaceful countenance is forever cherished. It seems like yesterday that we last spoke but it has been more than 50 years. Rest in peace as you lived...family love and God's grace will sustain.

Yvette Martin

December 30, 2015

My deepest Condolences to my family, friends and communities. We may never be prepared for the loss of a love one, but God is always prepared to help us through that loss. I will always remember our praying moments, even up to the very end, how you lifted your hands to Jesus to come and take me in. I will never the moment we all had sung "Pass Me Not." I know you knew I love you and will miss you dearly. I will continue my journeys of praying and touch lives as I have witnessed in you. Til we meet again on the other side.

Bernie & Delky Strickling

December 30, 2015

To my family I ssay remember the words of Matthew. Matthew 19:29 And everyone who has left houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother or wife or children or fields for my sake will receive a hundred times as much and will inherit eternal life. For this is a time of rejoicing and not of sorrow.Be blessed Bernie & Delky Strickling

Jimmie Jacque

December 30, 2015

The sweetest and kindest person I've ever known.

Catina Miller-Quinn

December 30, 2015

Mitchell family, you have my deepest sympathy. Prayers are going up for the family.

Catina Miller-Quinn

December 30, 2015

Mitchell family, you have my deepest sympathy. Prayers are going up for the family.

Donna Mackey

December 29, 2015

Rip, Ms Mitchell

Donna Mackey

December 29, 2015

I only knew her for a short time, but I loved her from the first time I met her, what a wonderful woman, I will always remember your kind sprit.

Wanda "Kitty" Shedd

December 29, 2015

God of ALL Comfort. I pray for all those who are suffering from a lost, give them strength to thier troubles and broken hearts. Darlene was such a LADY. Today she is resting in God's steadfast love, In Jesus' s name help this family and other to over come. She will be missed everyday foward. Family Love. Amen

Evangela Bailey

December 29, 2015

To my Family .I'm Sending Love and Peace to you as we celebrate the Home Going of our Love for Aunt Darlene.you will always be in my prayers.

Tommie and Betty Roberson

December 29, 2015

Tommie and I are saddened to hear of your mother's transition. We pray that you and your family feel the strength and love of God our heavenly father during this time of sadnrss.

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