Sharon Lavette Beard

In Loving Memory of Sharon Lavette Mitchell-Beard
September 10, 1953 – August 28, 2025
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Sharon Lavette Beard, age 71, peacefully passed away on the morning of Thursday, August 28, 2025. She
was born on September 10, 1953, in Plainfield, New Jersey, to the late Alice Mae Lee and Lawrence Mitchell.
Sharon was raised in a loving home and graduated from Plainfield High school where she began to shape the
values of strength, faith, and compassion that would define her life.
A devoted homemaker and cherished member of the New Generation Worship Center, Sharon lived a life
grounded in faith and love. Her greatest joys were the simple pleasures of life such as working on crossword
puzzles, attending church services, singing and spending precious time with her children, grandchildren, and
great-grandchildren. Her smile, warmth, wisdom, and unwavering spirit touched everyone who had the
privilege of knowing her.
Sharon was preceded in death by her beloved parents, Alice and Lawrence Mitchell Sr. and her dear son,
Donald Fitz.
She leaves to cherish her memory: Her daughters, LaShanda Mitchell of Macungie, PA, and Allison Darrell
(Samuel) of Plainfield, NJ; Her son, Shepherd Fitz (Christina) of Edison, NJ.
Also, her siblings: brothers Lawrence "Mickey" Mitchell Jr, Michael Wright, Mark Willis (Karen) and Tyrone
Willis plus sisters Cheryl Willis-Moore, Sandra Willis-Baker & Gail Willis-Shaw.
She is also lovingly remembered by 22 grandchildren: Kasemah Daves (William), Najerah Mitchell, Ja'Juan
Mitchell, Ehndia Johnson, Fuquan Johnson, Erica Haugabook, Kiiantay Darrell, Samuel Darrell III, Justin
Darrell, Christopher Darrell, Shalinda Darby, Tierra Darby, Lamar Darby, Shantirah Darby, Nyasia Darby, Krista
Mosley, Chantz Fitz, Taetum Fitz, Channing Fitz, Dontae Brown, Jasmin Foster, Donyae Council.
She is further survived by 21 great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and cherished
friends.
Sharon's legacy is one of love, faith, and family. Her life was a testimony of strength, devotion and redemption.
Her presence will be deeply missed but fondly remembered by all whose lives she touched.
A celebration of her life will be held September 6, 2025, 10:00am Viewing – 11:00am
Funeral At the New Generation Worship Center (on the grounds of United Presbyterian Church)
Officiant: Apostle, Tracy Shider
525 E. Front St
Plainfield, NJ 07080