Johnnie Pearl

Clark Mitchell

Mrs. Johnnie Pearl Clark Mitchell, age 77, a native of Prichard, AL and a resident of Jackson, AL, was born to the late Mr. Isadore Clark and the late Mrs. Hannah Virginia Pugh Clark. She departed this life October 28, 2020 at Saad Hospice, Mobile, AL.

Before failing health prevented her from doing so, Mrs. Mitchell was a faithful and dedicated member of New St. Matthew Missionary Baptist Church in the Lilly Valley Community of Jackson, AL. She served as Sunday School Superintendent, Sunday School Teacher, and Missionary President. She was instrumental in organizing the Matron Auxiliary. She also served faithfully as a field worker in the Union Baptist District Association.

To know Mrs. Mitchell was to love her. Her gracious personality, loving and caring ways, beautiful smile, and love for Christ made a great and positive impact on the lives of many.

Mrs. Mitchell was educated in the Mobile Co. Public School System and furthered her education at Alabama State Univ. where she earned her Bachelor and Masters Degrees. She was a member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority. She retired as an educator at Jackson (Clarke Co.) Middle School in May 1999.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, James F. Mitchell; a devoted son, Derek Mitchell, and six siblings.

She is lovingly cherished by her devoted son, Marcus (Michelle) Mitchell of Daphne, AL; a brother, Larry (Fannitta) Clark of Daphne, AL; sister, Joli (Major) King, Lake Elsinore, CA; five grandchildren, Darius Ervin, Jamarlin Williams, Rachel Powell, McKayley Mitchell and Micah Mitchell; three great-grandchildren, Preston Ervin, Brienna Powell, and Brooklyn Ervin, and other relatives and friends.

Viewing Fri., Nov. 6, 2020, 2-6pm at Andrews Funeral Home, 800 Depot Rd., Jackson, AL; a brief viewing, followed by graveside service and burial, will be held Sat., Nov. 7, 2020, 12 noon at New St. Matthew Bapt. Church Cemetery, 40 New St. Matthew Rd., Jackson, AL, Rev. Tyrone Pogue, Eulogist.

Due to COVID-19, a repast will not be held. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.andrewsfuneralhomejackson.com and on Andrews Funeral Home Facebook page.

Services with sympathetic care and legendary professionalism entrusted to Andrews Funeral Home, 800 Depot Road, Jackson, AL. Facial covering is required and social distancing will be implemented at all observances.