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1926

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2019

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2959 West 11th Avenue

Gary, Indiana

Alberta Mitchell Obituary

March 11, 1926 - June 6, 2019 age 93. Passed away surrounded by family on June 6, 2019. Preceded in death by parents Richard and Lena Rogers, husband of 42 years Robert Mitchell, brothers Joe Nathan and Clinnon, sisters Mary Julia and Edna. She leaves behind sister Ruby, children Linda (Gary), Nancy, Robert, William (Andrea), grandchildren Shannan, Laura, Jennifer, Luke (Dawn), Rachel, Christopher, great-granddaughter Sophia, and many nieces and nephews. Alberta was a truly loving and supportive presence in her family and community. She attended New Revelation Missionary Baptist Church in Gary for over 50 years, where she was a member of the choir. She was also skilled in sewing, cooking, and gardening. Beautiful inside and out, and greatly loved by her family, she will be missed tremendously. A viewing will be held on Sunday, June 9, 2019 from 12pm-8pm at Guy & Allen Funeral Home, 2959 W. 11th Ave, Gary, IN 46404. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at 11a.m. at New Revelation Missionary Baptist Church, 3140 W. 21st Ave., Gary, IN 46404.

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Published by Post-Tribune on Jun. 8, 2019.

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June 9, 2019

Sending my condolences to the Mitchel family including my prayer for comfort and strength. In sorrow you loss her but in Joy you celebrate her transitioning on to be with the Lord. She will be missed but no longer suffers but smiles in the presence of God. Friendship hugs to her son, William Mitchel, my friend and also to his wife, children, and siblings. God loves you all.

Peace and Blessings,
Sherri from PA.

Janis Jackson

June 9, 2019

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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2959 West 11th Avenue, Gary, IN 46404

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3140 W. 21st Ave, Gary, IN

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