Dorothy Mitchell

Mrs. Dorothy Jean Roberts Mitchell was born November 14, 1931 in Longview, Texas to the parentage of the late Robert Earl and Doshia Roberts Walker.
She attended the Gregg County Public Schools. Upon graduation she attended Prairie View A&M College where she obtained a Bachelor's degree. She married James (Sonny) Mitchell.
Upon moving to Odessa, she united with the Johnson Chapel AME church and later joined St. James Baptist Church where she was a dedicated and faithful member for over 40 years. She served in varies capacities throughout her church life: Sunday School Superintendent, Youth Sunday School Teacher, and President of the Mission. She was currently serving as Sunday School Secretary and Secretary of the Mission. She was a charter member of the Citywide Fellowship Mission and served as Program Chairperson of for over 30 years.
She was very active in the community. She was involved in politics encouraging citizens to vote, voter registration, and carrying people to vote. She served on the Ronald McDonald Board. She was a lifelong volunteer for the Woodson Boys and Girls club. She was a member of the Stokes Parker District Association of Colored Women's Club and a member of the Castanets Social, Civic and Arts Club for over 57 years.
She was employed by El Paso Products in the Mail Room and later was an Insurance Agent for American General. She was the Director Phyllis Wheatly Day Care for twenty-nine years. She served as President of the West Texas Pre-School Association for two years and later was employed by the W.D. Noel Family for over twenty years.
She loved the Lord, her family, her church, her community and all people. Over the years she touched the lives of many people. She wanted everybody to do the right thing.
She leaves to cherish her memory, son: Darrell James Mitchell of Odessa, TX,: Daughter: Alice Odell Mitchell Brewer of Fort Worth TX,: four grandchi8ldren,: Nehemaih Cintrel Nealy of Irving,TX, Robert Mitchell Brewer and Cristina Alece Brewer of Fort Worth TX, Desiree Renee Mitchell of Midland TX; sisters: Thema Greenwood(J.B.) of Longview, TX., Carol Wi8llams and Robbie Joe Gillard of Richmond CA.; brothers: Roy Walker(Mary) of Longview, TX., Henry Carver Earl (Verna) of Richmond, CA., and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, church members, club members and friends that LOVE her.
Memorials may be given to House of Bread Food Ministries, 1000 W. Clement, Odessa TX 79763.

When Tomorrow Starts Without Me
When tomorrow starts without me, and I am not there to see. I know the sun will rise to find your eyes filled with tears for me. I wish so much you would not cry the way you did today, while thinking of the many things we did not get to say. I know how much you loved me, as much as I love you. Each time that you think of me, I know you will miss me too. When tomorrow starts without me, please try to understand that an angel came and called my name and took me by the hand. The angle said I'd have to leave behind all those I dearly loved but if they believed and loved Jesus too, I would see them one day above. As I turned to walk away a smile came to my face because my life had been filled with so much joy, and love and all of God's grace. I've lived a good life, been blessed so much, so I was ready to go. But the one thing I wished I didn't have to do is to let all of you go. I thought of all the yesterdays, the good ones and the bad, I thought of all the love we have shared, and all the fun we had if I could relive yesterday, just for a little while I would say good-bye, and kiss you, and maybe see you smile.

Visitation

Martinez Funeral Home Chapel
1040 S. Dixie Blvd
Odessa, TX  79761
Friday, November 10, 2017
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Service

Celebration of Life

Bethlehem Baptist Church
1000 W Clements
Odessa, TX  79761
Saturday, November 11, 2017
11:00 am

Cemetery

Ector County II
300 S. Dixie
Odessa, TX  79761