Pastor Marie Mitchell

Pastor Marie Mitchell obituary

Pastor Marie Mitchell

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11

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11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

The Park Church

801 Concord Ave, Rockford, IL 61102

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11

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12:00 p.m.

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801 Concord Ave, Rockford, IL 61102

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Marie Mitchell Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Carl E. Ponds Funeral Home Inc. on Dec. 5, 2025.
Pastor Marie Mitchell, of Rockford departed this earthly life December 1, 2025. She was born February 21, 1934 in Memphis, TN the daughter of Dorothy Kirkwood. Marie lived in Rockford since 1953 coming from Memphis. She married Morris Mitchell March 4, 1970, he preceded her in death. Marie was a foster parent over 50 years. She was the pastor of Temple of God Holiness Church of God in Christ the past 35 years. She was the president of the Women of Glow. Marie attended High School in Memphis and later received her G.E.D.

Pastor Marie leaves to cherish many loving memories, her 10 daughters, Florastine Crawford, Linda Jones, Sandra (Robert) Goodwin, Stephanie McDonald, Algwanda Dussard, Cindy (Roosevelt) Parker, Holly Mitchell– Brewer, Rashontay Mitchell, Nicki Mitchell and Jenny Jones; son, Orman Jones; several grandchildren, great grandchildren; and great great grandchildren; two sisters, Robin (Thomas) Charles and Wilhemina Kirkwood; two brothers, Roudell (Deborah) Kirkwood and Calvin Kirkwood; a host of nieces, nephews cousins other relatives and friends including special friends who she loved like her own children and her church family. She was predeceased by her mother, Dorothy Kirkwood; two sons, Augustus and Edwin Jones; brother Robert Kirkwood.

Services will be held 12:00 noon Thursday, December 11, 2025 at The Park Church 801 Concord Ave. Visitation 11:00 a.m. until the time of service. Burial in Greenwood Cemetery

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Upcoming Events

Dec

11

Visitation

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

The Park Church

801 Concord Ave, Rockford, IL 61102

Send Flowers

Dec

11

Funeral service

12:00 p.m.

The Park Church

801 Concord Ave, Rockford, IL 61102

Send Flowers

Only 5 days left for delivery to next service.