Irene J. Mitchell's Obituary
When peace like a river, attendeth my way, when sorrows like sea billows roll; whatever my lot, thou hath taught me to say, It is well, with my soul. And so it is with Irene Shields Mitchell who passed away on November 8, 2011. The viewing and funeral will be held at Hamilton Park United Methodist Church (11881 Schroeder Road; Dallas, Texas). Viewing: Friday, November 11, 2011; 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, and Funeral: Saturday, November 12, 2011 at 11:00 AM. Irene leaves to celebrate her life – siblings: Freddie Shields Ervine, Robert Shields and Minnie Shields Wright (Wilbur); her loving daughter Constance Mitchell-Sharpe all of Dallas, Texas; an aunt, Annie Mae Tyson of Bryan, Texas; a brother-in-law, Ben Mitchell and sister-in-law, Estelle Mitchell Adams; three grandchildren: Regina Mitchell-Gilstrap, Marilyn Mitchell-Pope, and Fred Allen Mitchell, Jr.; along with two great-grandchildren: Gina Pope and Danielle Pope also all of Dallas, Texas; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Her sweetheart and husband of 66 years, Marion Allen Mitchell and dearly beloved son, Fred Allen Mitchell, Sr. preceded her into eternal rest.
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