Shirley Mitchell
January 24, 1948 - January 2, 2021
Shirley Mitchell, 72, of Bradford, passed away January 2, 2021 at home. She was born January 24, 1948 in St. Joseph, Michigan to the late William “Sterl” and Wanda (Weathers) Powell. Shirley had a giving spirit and a listening ear for many people. Her life motto was “Make a difference in the life of someone else Today!” She was a member of the Bald Knob Church of God, worked as a case manager for DHS, and taught Sunday School for many years. She is survived by her step-children, Ronnie Smith of Texas, Toby Mitchell of Arkansas, Herbert Lee Mitchell, III of Missouri and Melinda White of Arizona; son adopted in love, Lu Redman; brother, Eddie Powell and wife, Jackie; niece, Audra Veazey; nephew, Dustin Powell; as well as a host of friends and extended family. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Herbert Mitchell and a step-daughter, Lonnie McCloskey of Arizona. The family will have a memorial service 10:00 a.m., Saturday, January 9 at the Bald Knob Church of God, 1203 North Hickory, Bald Knob, Arkansas. Due to the COVID-19 mandates mask are required and social distancing will be practiced. Arrangements entrusted to Powell Funeral Home Bald Knob-Judsonia. www.powellfuneralhome.net
Shirley Mitchell, 72, of Bradford, passed away January 2, 2021 at home. She was born January 24, 1948 in St. Joseph, Michigan to the late William “Sterl” and Wanda (Weathers) Powell. Shirley had a giving spirit and a listening ear... View Obituary & Service Information