Shirley Ann "Duck / Auntie" Mitchell

Shirley Ann Mitchell, AKA "Duck" and "Auntie" was born March 31, 1939, to the parentage of Mr. Robert Lewis Washington, Sr. and Mrs. Mattie Thomas Russell Washington in Winston Salem, North Carolina. She was the 4th child of 12 children.

Auntie graduated from Atkins High School, class of 1958 in Winston Salem, NC. Soon after graduating, she moved to Brooklyn, New York, where she furthered her education at the Mandl School for Medical and Dental Assistants, New York, NY, earning, a certification in Electrocardiography. She went on to attended the Allen School for Physician Aides, in Jamaica, NY, graduating with a certification in Electrocardiography Technician and Basal Metabolism. She pursued her career as an, Certified Electrocardiography Technician, and was employed by Kings County Hospital Center, Health and Hospitals Corp, where she was awarded for completing 34 years of valuable service. She also, received an Award of Excellence for completing 34 years of loyal dedicated service to the New York City Employees Union Local 237 I.B.T..

After her retirement, Auntie excitedly moved back home to Winston-Salem NC. With her love for the Lord, she established membership and became a faithful member of Gethsemane Hope Missionary Baptist Church, serving as a proud member of the Senior Choir. Auntie loved attending church and when the doors of the church were open, Auntie was always there, until her health began to fail. Unable to attend her home church, she eagerly attended Ephesus Seventh Day Adventist church with family.

Auntie, not having children of her own, she graciously loved on and cared for generations of nieces and nephews. Auntie loved shopping for greeting cards, as she loved giving them to family and friends. She knew everyone in the family's birthdays, all of her friend's birthdays, and all of her church member's birthdays. If she knew you and knew your birthday, you were going to get a card from her on your birthday and for Christmas, with a nice token of love in it.

On January 16, 2024, Shirley peacefully transitioned this earthly walk of life at Trellis Supportive Care in Winston Salem, NC.

Shirley/Duck/Sister/Auntie, as she was fondly called, was part of the glue of her family, and she proudly accepted this honor. Shirley was so kind, loving, and caring, with a quiet and humble spirit. She loved the Lord and would often say, "just ask God, he'll do it for you", and "God Knows".

Five days a week for seven years, she enjoyed attending the Tab Williams Adult Day Center, where she was affectionately known as "The Dancing Queen". If music was playing, she was dancing, clapping, or patting her feet. She really loved to dance. Our family received a gift from our grandma and it was Aunt Shirley, dance on Auntie, dance on. She will be cherished beyond what words can describe.

Shirley was preceded in death by her parents; eight sisters, Henrietta Washington, Eltine Washington, Gloria Jean Washington, Annie Marie Washington, Linda Laverne Alford, Omondi, Carolyn Pearline Henry and Lettie Mozelle Washington; three brothers, Thurmon Bernard Washington, Robert Lewis Washington, Jr. and Barry Gilbert Washington.

Most precious memories will be cherished by her loving sister Mary Washington, and devoted niece/caregivers Porcial and Robert Wilson of the home; and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.

Public viewing will be from 12:00 PM until 6:00 PM Thursday, January 25, 2024 at Clark S. Brown & Sons Funeral Home. Funeral service 1:00 PM, Friday, January 26, 2024 at Gethsemane Hope Baptist Church, 4363 Carrie Avenue, Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27105. The family will greet friends thirty-minutes prior to service. Interment in Piedmont Memorial Gardens.