Elizabeth R. Mitchell

Elizabeth Robinson Mitchell passed to her eternal rest on December 23, 2024, in Albany, Georgia.

Elizabeth Robinson Mitchell was born on November 16, 1939, in Graves, GA (Terrell County), the last child of Sim and Rena Robinson. Elizabeth accepted Christ at an early age and joined Gaines Chapel A.M.E. Church, later moving her membership to St. James C.M.E. Church in Dawson, GA. After moving to Albany, GA, she joined Hines Memorial C.M.E. Church where she served faithfully as a member for over 47 years. She had the pleasure to serve as Sunday School Superintendent, Sunday School Teacher, Church and Quarterly Conferences Secretary, and she sometimes would sing in the church choir. She was a soldier in God’s Army.

Elizabeth was educated in the public schools of Terrell County, and, in 1958, graduated salutatorian from George Washington Carver High School in Dawson, GA. In 1962, Elizabeth graduated with honors from Fort Valley State College, receiving a B.S. degree in English with a minor in French, which she spoke so eloquently both in and outside of the classroom.

On June 18, 1962, Elizabeth was joined in Holy Matrimony to General Fred Mitchell. Their marriage lasted 36 years, until his death. To this union, three sons and two daughters were born.

Elizabeth taught for over 35 years in the Terrell, Baker, and Dougherty County School Systems, teaching last at Westover Comprehensive High School. After retiring in the year 2000, she became a member of the Dougherty County Retired Educators Association.

Elizabeth was preceded in death by her parents, Sim and Rena Robinson; her husband, General Fred Mitchell; infant daughter, Andrea Mitchell; five brothers and four sisters: William Robinson, James Robinson, Calvin Sim Robinson, Johnny Will Robinson, Franklin Robinson, Eula Edmondson, Sarah Ward, Rena Marshall Lane, and Rushie Lee Watson; two infant great-grandchildren, Janae Rajean and Jaden Elijah; and a special niece, Mae Lena Pickett.

Elizabeth is survived by her four children: Angela Mitchell Milledge, Anthony Mitchell, Gregory Mitchell, and Andre’ Mitchell; thirteen grandchildren: Jessica, Jessie III, Jade, Jarod, Jordan Alexis, Jamel, Justin and Jena Milledge; Alexandra and Joshua Mitchell; Adrian Brianna, Gregory Jr., and Ambra Mitchell; thirteen great-grandchildren: Janiya, Justice, Jarod Jr., Jayceon, Khani, General, Elijah, Ezekiel, Zack, Jasper, Josiah, Brailey, and Liam; son-in-law, Jessie Milledge Jr.; daughters-in-law, Marva Mitchell and Elizabeth Smith Mitchell; sister-in-law, Mary Catherine Bryant; special nephew, Levi Watson Jr.; special friends, Carolyn Robinson Hightower and Gloria McKinney; and a host of nephews, nieces, friends and neighbors. Special recognition goes to the entire Robinson and Rogers family members.

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