Obituary
Birthdate
January 4, 1946
Birthplace
Sylvester, Georgia
Parents
The Late Jessie and Lucille Smith
Education
Carver Heights High School, Leesburg, FL
Florida A and M University (BS), Tallahassee, FL
Rollins College (MBA), Winter Park, FL
Marital Status
Married thirty-two years to Archie Mitchell
Religious Life
A dedicated member and steward of St. Stephen A. M. E. Church, Leesburg
Employment
Retired after 35 years in the Lake County school system
Response to God’s Call
Received Christ at an early age
Preceding Her in Death
Her Parents, Jessie and Lucille Smith
Sisters, Helen Jackson, Pamela Smith Wilhite, Inez Smith Cannon, and Selina Smith
Brothers, Jesse, James, and Willie Lee Smith
Survivors:
A devoted and loving husband, Archie V. Mitchell of Leesburg, Florida
Daughter, Patrice Johns (Anthony) of Clermont, Florida
Grandson, Anthony Johns, Jr., of Clermont, Florida
Two Sisters, Barbara Smith Bryant, Twin, and Bessie Smith Rawls, Both of Leesburg, Florida,
Nieces, Janet Sulton (Thomas), Rebecca Smith
Nephews, Ken Williams (Cheryl), Derek Jackson, John Williams (Zebeon),
Byron Wilhite, Ian Rawls
God Children, Ave Thomas, Yvette Gibbs, and Danielle Wiggins
Lifetime Friends, Rose Ivory and Delores Hannah
A host of other relatives
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Previous Events
Lying in Repose
24
Jun
302 Church Street
Leesburg, FL 34748
Funeral Service
25
Jun
2795 South Street
Leesburg, FL 34748
