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Mrs. Helen H. Mitchell

09/14/1931 - 01/24/2022

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Obituary For Mrs. Helen H. Mitchell

Mrs. Helen Hayes Mitchell 1931-2022

“It's hard to forget someone who gave so much to remember ''

Mrs. Helen Hayes Mitchell returned to her heavenly home on January 24, 2022.

Helen was born to the late Ellen Cooper on September 14, 1931 in Reform, AL. She received Christ as her personal Savior at age twelve and demonstrated His fruits throughout her life. She worked as a beautician at Stone & Thomas Beauty Salon in Charleston, WV for fourteen years. Helen married Hannah Mitchell, who preceded her in death, in 1976.

Helen is survived by her children: Robin Cox, Shameka Mitchell, and Jazmine Dorcas; grandchildren: Jonathan Moore Jr, Jontaya Moore, Jordan Thompson, Mark Walker Jr., Metra Dorcas, Udo Dorcas, John Rogers Jr., Blue Dorcas, and Xavier Dorcas; and her great-niece: Jerry D. Jackson.

Helen was an outstanding Mom, Maw-Maw, wife, and friend. Helen was a strong hard-working woman her entire life. She enjoyed music, makeup, and loved anything gold. Helen was the “ Rock” of our family. She was a God-fearing woman, who poured spiritual guidance into those around her. She attended Heart of God Ministries. In her free time she would fish and care for her award-winning yard of the year. Her favorite place to vacation was Myrtle Beach, SC.

Helen will be remembered by her steadfast faith, devotion to her family, cosmetics, and humor. She will be missed by all who knew her. Funeral service will be 1:00PM Sunday, January 30, 2022 at Heart of God Ministries 1703 S. Kanawha St. Beckley with Bishop Fred T. Simms officiating. Burial will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Prosperity.

Friends, while wearing masks and observing social distancing, may view and visit with the family thirty minutes prior to the funeral service.

Email condolences to ritchie-johnson@suddenlinkmail.com

Arrangements entrusted to Ritchie & Johnson Funeral Parlor, Beckley.

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01/30/2022

A. Mitchell

To the Hayes/Cox/Dorcas family and the extensive Mitchell family (living children of Hannah and Florence Mitchell: Elsie Mitchell Taige, Norman Mitchell, Linda Mitchell Moore, Brenda Mitchell Thomas. Deceased children: George Mitchell, Russell Mitchell and Alexander "Ricky" Mitchell. Children of Rev. T. B (Mary) Mitchell: Joseph Mitchell, James Mitchell, Signora Mitchell Heyliger, Paul Mitchell, Arnita Mitchell Branch, Alveta Mitchell, Naomi Mitchell. Children of Samuel and Etta Mitchell: Claudia Mitchell Black, Sylvester Mitchell, Lillie Mitchell Williams and Rosie Mitchell and a host of spouses, nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great grandchildren). I will always remember Aunt Helen and her contemporary fashion sense. Rest In Peace and may your life on this earth be a testimony to God. A. Mitchell
01/30/2022

Arnita Branch (Mitchell)

To the Hayes/Cox/Dorcas family and the extensive Mitchell family (living children of Hannah and Florence Mitchell: Elsie Mitchell Taige, Norman Mitchell, Linda Mitchell Moore, Brenda Mitchell Thomas. Deceased children: George Mitchell, Russell Mitchell and Alexander "Ricky" Mitchell. Children of Rev. T. B (Mary) Mitchell: Joseph Mitchell, James Mitchell, Signora Mitchell Heyliger, Paul Mitchell, Arnita Mitchell Branch, Alveta Mitchell, Naomi Mitchell. Children of Samuel and Etta Mitchell: Claudia Mitchell Black, Sylvester Mitchell, Lillie Mitchell Williams and Rosie Mitchell and a host of spouses, nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great grandchildren). Our Aunt Helen taught us that it is okay to be openly free to express ourselves; to be who we are. Aunt Helen had her own sense of style and fashion that was fun which can be attributed to her fondness for makeup and work as a beautician. She always let us know what was the latest trend. Aunt Helen was one who bloomed in our hearts and will never be forgotten. We will miss her especially at the family reunion picnic. We pray for peace to grieve for our Auntie from a place that lies within each of us. Forever in prayer. Arnita Mitchell Branch
01/29/2022

Delena

Our condolences to the family of Mrs Mitchell. You are in our thoughts and prayer's during this time. We pray that God will continue to comfort and strengthen you. We love you dearly and your Mom will be missed. Bishop James & Delena Jones
01/27/2022

Frances Bryant Hopkins

Family of Helen! I met Helen as a bank customer and she was the sweetest and most caring lady. She always dressed like a Queen, nice makeup, pretty smile and always a lovely personality. We loved her dearly at the old BECKLEY NATIONAL BANK. She was a beautiful angel on earth and now she is a beautiful angel in heaven. Love and prayers to her lovely family: Frances Bryant Hopkins, retired from Chase Bank. 🙏❤️🙏❤️
01/27/2022

Deacon Lloyd & Evangelist Viola Dillard

Our sincere Condolences to the Mitchell family,our love & prayers.DeaconLloyd & Evangelist Viola Dillard
01/27/2022

Roleen 'Linda' Bright

This is so sad. I have known Helen for most of my life. If there is such a thing as an angel in a human body, Helen was. She had a kind and big heart. Robin, I ask God to give you peace during this difficult time. Please give Brenda my condolences. Love to you both.
01/27/2022

Sherrie Copney

Robin I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your Mother. I know how much she loved you, when we would meet from time to time she always spoke of you with love and appreciation. You are a great daughter and I that it was an honor for you to be able to take care of her. Love and Prayers Sherrie Cooney
01/27/2022

BARBARA Claytor

We send sincere sympathy to the family. Such a delightful, upbeat lady who we enjoyed many times on our bus trips. God bless! Love & prayers to the family. CW & Barbara Claytor
01/26/2022

Candice pankey

A lot of memory on Missouri ave
01/26/2022

Charlene Wynes Davis

PRAYERS-Charlene Wynes Davis-
01/26/2022

Clifford & Eileen Washington

Our deepest condolences to the Mitchell family. May God give you comfort during this difficult period. 🙏
01/26/2022

Rachelle McCaskill-Brown

May the peace and comfort of God be upon the family of Mrs. Mitchell. I feel extremely blessed to have spent time with her before she recieved her wings and for my daughter and husband to have the oppurtunity to have met her. I remember her coming up to Columbus to diligently check out the decoratives in the hot shopping areas and also join us for church. She had an natural eye for decor and always welcomed us as her own whenever we came through Beckley to visit. Mrs. Mitchell will be certainly missed and the memories of her kindness will always be cherished. -Love Rachelle (Malayah & Todd) Columbus, OH