Michelle Lee Mitchell

Michelle Lee Mitchell obituary, Russell, AR

Michelle Lee Mitchell

Michelle Mitchell Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Powell Funeral Home of Bradford on Dec. 16, 2025.
Michelle Lee Mitchell, 55 of Russell, Arkansas, passed away on Monday, December 15, 2025, at Chi St. Vincent in Little Rock. She was born in Fairmont, West Virginia on March 10, 1970, to John Toothman and Charlsie (Sizemore) Poole.

She will always be remembered by her children, Ambra McDougal (Johnny), Christina Blackwood (Kevin), Destany Milliken (David), and Raven Peevey (Austin). She is also survived by her mother, Charlsie Poole; her grandchildren, Austin, Riley, Keaton, Truett, Charlie, Lynnlee, Quinn, Leo and Ledger; her brother, Chris Toothman (Angie); her sister, Deanna George (Rob). She also left behind a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

Her father, John Toothman preceded her in death as well as her grandmother, Mary Ramey.

Michelle was a loving daughter, mother, Nanny and friend. She always lit up the room with her good sense of humor. She was an extremely talented seamstress as well as artist. It was known that she always enjoyed her music loud and fast cars. She had a special bond with her mother that no one could ever break.

A visitation will be held at Powell Funeral Home of Bradford on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, from 1:00pm-3:00pm. Interment will follow at Oakland Cemetery in Bradford.

Arrangements entrusted to Powell Funeral Home of Bradford.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Powell Funeral Home of Bradford

5230 Highway 367 N P.O. Box 922, Bradford, AR 72020

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