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Gwendolyn Mitchell Obituary

COLUMBIA — Services for Gwendolyn Jackson Mitchell will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday at Bostick-Tompkins Funeral Home. Born in Columbia to Daniel Jr. and Marion Lott Jackson, she died August 27, 2009. Surviving are her husband, Nathaniel “Jerome” Mitchell; children, Treasure and Courtney Mitchell Sr.; siblings, Michael Jackson, Shirley Martin, Denise Smith-Freeman, Carolyn Spigner and Valerie Ishmal; grands, Sterling, Cierra and Courtney, Jr.

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Published by The State on Sep. 1, 2009.

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September 7, 2009

There's only one word to describe G and that's Honest. You never had to wonder what she was thinking she always told you.If she liked you, you knew it,if she did not like you , you knew it. My condolences to her family and may God keep you all strong. Samantha Hancock (Hopkins,SC)

Samantha Hancock

September 7, 2009

There's only one word to describe G and that's Honest. You never had to wonder what she was thinking she always told you.If she liked you, you knew it,if she did not like you , you knew it. My condolences to her family and may God keep you all strong. Samantha Hancock (Hopkins,SC)

September 3, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of Gwen. Gwen was a ray of sunshine to all that's crossed her path. She will be missed by all. To Treasure, Jerome and Courtney, stay strong and may God continue to be with you.
Charles and Velma Wallace, Accokeek Md.

Beverly Richbow

September 2, 2009

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family and the loved ones of Gwen. I pray that God will strengthen, comfort and sustain all that were blessed to have Gwen in their lives.

Minister Beverly Richbow

Pat Porterfield

September 2, 2009

Denise-Smith Freedman and Family,
My prayers and thought are with you during this time of sorrow. Trust in the Lord with all thine heart, for God is Faithful.

Jacky Bennett-Samuel

September 1, 2009

when you see a flower bloom you see Gwen. because she loved to plant flowers.so just drive by the chestnut unit at midland center that Gwen in every plant.

Helene Corey

September 1, 2009

Carolyn Spigner (friend)

Lean on your friends for strength, always remember how much you are cared about, and may the love of those around you help you through the days ahead.

Doretha Evans

September 1, 2009

I am praying for your family. Val and Denise you all be encouraged and help the others to know that God will sustain them in this difficult time.

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