Mary Earlene

Mitchell

Mrs. Mary Earlene Atchison Mitchell, age 81, a native and resident of Jackson, AL, was
Born June 15, 1935 to the parentage of the late Jimmy Atchison and the late Della Burroughs. She departed this life October 17, 2016 at her home.

Mrs. Mitchell was a member of Star of Zion AME Zion Church where she served faithfully in many, many capacities. She was always willing to lend a helping hand. She was instrumental in organizing the Usher's Union which would go from church to church serving at various church events and funerals. Her hobbies included gardening, reading and cooking. Upon her late husband being lauded, "Mayor of the Depot", by the Depot Reunion Committee, Mrs. Mitchell was affectionately recognized as "Mrs. Mayor".

She was united in Holy Matrimony to Andrew Jackson Mitchell, Sr., and to this union, a son, Andrew Jackson Mitchell, Jr., was born. Both preceded her in death. In addition to her parents, husband, and son, she was preceded in death by a sister, Queen Gordon; and a brother, Lieutenant "Bubba" Jones.

She will be cherished in the hearts of two grandchildren, Andy James of Indiana; Marqus (LaQuinta) Mitchell of Houston, TX; three great-grandchildren, Tiana Robinson of Jacksonville, FL; Andrew Mitchell and DeAndre Mitchell, both of Houston, TX; two sisters, Marion Watkins of Merriville, IN and Clarissa Harmon of Chicago, IL; one brother, Ted Jones of Chicago, IL; loving and devoted cousin (raised as her sister), Mildred Beck of Jackson, AL; god daughter, LaTesia (Cedric) Peoples of Jackson, AL; devoted nieces and nephews, Daphane Robinson, Bernita & Lamar Beck, LaToya & Minister Anthony Parker, Cheryl Gordon, and Ben & Dorean Dread, all of Jackson, AL, and a host of other relatives and friends; three devoted friends, Patricia (Jerry) Adams, Rev. Charles & Judith Steele, all of Jackson, AL and Tiffany Robinson of Jacksonville, FL.

Viewing Friday, October 21, 2016, 6-7pm at Andrews Funeral Home, Jackson, AL; viewing Saturday, 2pm until the 3pm Service at Star of Zion AME Zion Church, 714 Depot Road, Jackson, AL 36545, Rev. Carrie Ervin, pastor and eulogist. Following burial in Woodlawn Cemetery, the family will receive friends in the fellowship hall of the church.

Services with sympathetic care and legendary professionalism entrusted to Andrews Funeral Home, 800 Depot Road, Jackson, AL. Condolences to the family at www.andrewsfuneralhomejackson.com and on Andrews Funeral Home Facebook page.