Janet Cox Mitchell's Obituary
Our beloved wife, mother and grandmother, Janet Mitchell, 73, of Oretta, died Sunday morning, November 10, 2013 at Merryville Rehabilitation Center in Merryville, Louisiana.
She was born March 16, 1940, in New Orleans, LA to Nelson and Kathleen Cox. She married Robert Mitchell of Singer LA on November 16, 1957, and he survives.
Also surviving are her 6 children, Elaine Lewis of San Antonio TX, Michael Mitchell of Gueydan LA, Jerry Mitchell of Clinton Township MI, Keith Mitchell of Oretta LA, Craig Mitchell of Oretta LA and David Mitchell of San Antonio TX; 18 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren; 2 sisters, Helen Marietta and Sandy Culbreath.
Janet's was preceded in death by her father, Nelson Cox and her mother, Kathleen Cox; her sister, Margaret Cox and one son, Gregory Mitchell.
Janet was a long time resident of Oretta, LA. She loved spending time with her family, loved to cross-stitch, quilt, paint and enjoyed reading,
The visitation is from 5 to 8 PM Tuesday, November 12, 2013, at Bible Baptist Church in Dequincy, LA. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, November 13, 2013, also at Bible Baptist Church, Bro. Ron Fox will be officiating. The burial will be at Newlin Cemetery immediately following, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of DeRidder, LA.
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