Loretta Mitchell

Loretta Mitchell, age 66, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 5, 2026. Born on May 21, 1959, in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, she was the beloved daughter of the late Clint Mitchell, Sr. and Parlee Mitchell. She was a graduate of Oak Ridge High School.

Loretta was a sweet and loving soul who truly never met a stranger. Her joyful smile and contagious laugh instantly put others at ease, making everyone feel welcome. She had a gentle spirit, a kind heart, and an open mind-never judging others and always offering encouragement. She was often seen dancing and mingling with everyone at family reunions, sharing joy wherever she went. Above all, she had a deep and abiding love for her family, who meant everything to her. Her iconic wave from the carport will be deeply missed by everyone in the neighborhood.

She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Mary Mitchell and Virgie Mae Mitchell; brothers, Clint Mitchell, Jr. and Clemmie Mitchell, Sr.; nephews, Alonzo Slater and Erwin Mitchell, Jr.; great-nephews, Frederick Black and Hobert Mitchell; and great-niece, Brittaney Turner.

Loretta leaves to cherish her memory two sons, Eddie Mitchell and Diamond Mitchell; grandchildren, Evaiya Mitchell, Eleiya Mitchell, Ze'Yana Stewart, and J'kailyn Mitchell; sisters, Eloise Mitchell, Charity Holley (Sidney), Ann Patterson (Ralph), and Yvonne Daniels; brothers, David Mitchell (Loretta), Erwin Mitchell (Sharvette Washington), Dexter Mitchell (Dorothy Slater), and Joseph Mitchell (Donna); sisters-in-law, Lacy Mitchell and Eula Mitchell; and a host of other relatives and friends.

The family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church. A Homegoing Celebration will follow at 12:00 p.m., with Rev. Henry Watson officiating and Rev. Darris Waters delivering the eulogy. Interment will take place at 1:30 p.m. at Oak Ridge Memorial Park. Online condolences may be left at weatherfordmortuary.com.