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Dorcas Mitchell Obituary
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Millard Mitchell; and parents, Rev. David Burris and Cressie Burris.
She is survived by her daughter, Cynthia Murray; son, Darrell W. and wife Ginger Mitchell; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
The family received friends on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025 from 9:45-10:45 a.m. at Evans Mortuary in Rockwood. Graveside services and interment followed at 11 a.m. in Roane Memorial Gardens in Rockwood.
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