Mrs. Sarah E. Mitchell

Our mother, Mrs. Sarah Ernestine Mitchell, 97 years old, was born June 17, 1927, to parents Jordan and Sarah Davis in Kansas City, Missouri. God wrapped her in his arms on December 20, 2024. She was raised on the West side of Kansas City, Missouri. She attended Switzer Elementary and R.T. Cole High School. She was raised up in St. Stephens Baptist Church and was a member for over 50 years before joining Palestine Missionary Baptist Church. She became an active member on the Mother Board, Missions Dept., Choir, Sunday School, Bible Study, and provided transportation services. On May 24, 1952, our mother, Sarah Ernestine married our father, Forrest Mitchell in Minneapolis, Minnesota, where she gave birth to five children. With the love and support of our father, she dedicated her life to serving God and helping people. She loved volunteering at the Palestine Senior Center. In December 2016, the Senior Center awarded her with the Octogenarian Honorary Award, in recognition of her dedicated volunteering services. She worked in the Kansas City Garment District for over 20 years, before relocating to Los Angeles, California, where she later retired from the Los Angeles Veterans Administration. More than anything our mother loved the Lord and would always confess it. She loved her family and friends. Our mother's heart was big and her giving was genuine. Our mother was preceded in death by both parents; husband, Forrest L. Mitchell Sr.; daughter Denise Mitchell; and twelve of her siblings. She was the sole survivor of the Davis Family (2nd generation); and Aunt of the Mitchell family. She was the Matriarch of her surviving sons, Forrest L. Mitchell Jr.; and Dennis Mitchell of Los Angeles, California; daughters, Toyce Mitchell of Rex, Georgia; and Deborah Mitchell of Kansas City, Missouri grandsons, Treves Wynn of Cumming, Georgia; Richard Wynn of Denver, Colorado; Julian; and Gordon Mitchell of Kansas City, Missouri; granddaughters, Tonisha Finch; and Latrice Mitchell of Kansas City, Missouri; and twelve great grandchildren. She also leaves behind a host of nephews, nieces, and beloved friends. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday January 9, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. at Palestine Missionary Baptist Church 3619 East 35th Street KCMO 64128. Interment: Leavenworth National Cemetery. Visitation: 9-10:00 a.m. at the Church. Arrangements entrusted to Lawrence A. Jones & Sons Funeral Chapels. Condolence may be shared on our website lawrenceajones.com.