Mary

Mitchell

The Lord needed an angel to add to his group, he needed someone special and he didn't know what to do.  So he looked down on earth and saw a pretty smile; someone who helped everyone, someone who went the extra mile.  Someone who was smart, bright and filled with a lot of love, someone whoreminded him of a beautiful white dove.  He knew we would be sad and some even mad. But I believe the Lord picked Mary and made her heart feel glad.  She knew her family would miss herand all of her friends would too, but the Lord showed her a glance of heaven, and she said," Lord I'm coming with you".  So, farewell to my family and to my friends.  I have chosen to be one of God's angels and I'll always be watching over you

On June 11, 2025, our beloved mother, aunt, grandmother, great grandmother, family and friend heard the call and answered. Leaving us and making the journey to her heavenly home to meet family who were welcoming her with open arms.

Born August 8, 1929 to the late Sarah Moore Bryant and Harvey Brayant in Williamston N.C.  Mary attended and graduated from E.J. Hayes Colored High School in Williamston, NC. She andher family moved to Norfolk VA where she worked as a childcare provider.  After some time she moved to Montclair NJ.She then worked and retired as a dietitian at MountainsideHospital.

At an early age she and her siblings attended Mt Shiloh Baptist Church in Williamston N.C.

After moving to Montclair, NJ Mary Mitchell joined the Bright Hope Baptist Church in under the leadership of Dr. William E. Woods and continued serving faithfully until illness prevented her from attending.  At Bright Hope, she served in a number ofministries which included serving on the Pastor's Aide and as President of the Carnation Flower Circle.

One of our most cherished family memories was when the family returned to Williamston NC for the towns church reunion held every 3rd weekend in September. We all enjoyed Food, Fun Fellowship and more Food.

She leaves to cherish her memories, son Elbert Mitchell of Inglewood N.J.  Nieces, Sandra Gail Cross Burton (Jay), Sharon Cross from Norfolk VA, Cynthia J. Cross Walcott (Douglas) of Newark NJ. Grandchildren Adrian Dejain Mitchell III, SarasotaFL, Brianna Mitchell, Devin Mitchell, Durham NC, Paul Mitchell Statesville NC. Great grandson Devin Mitchell.Durham NC.

She is preceded in death by daughter Deborah Yvonne Mitchell, son William Billy Mitchell. Sister Doris Marie Bryant Cross (Samuel), Brother Billy Brayant, niece Maxine Danita Cross Francis.

She will be sorely missed by many family and friends fromNorfolk VA, Williamston NC.