Desiree Laverne Mitchell

Mrs. Desiree Laverne Mitchell, 65 of Ellenwood, GA passed Wednesday, February 3, 2021. Desiree was born on July 29, 1955 in Brooklyn, NY. Desiree was an only child and was raised by her parents Irene Hines and Harry Hines. Desiree was educated by the New York City public school system. After completion of high school, Desiree studied humanities at Long Island University. Desiree met the love of her life Henry (Juelz) Mitchell one day while out in the neighborhood. They were joined in holy matrimony on August 7, 1982. Desiree’s final wishes were to be cremated and have her remains placed into companion urns with her beloved husband who lost his battle to cancer in 2014. Desiree worked as an administrative assistant for the State of New York Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities (OMRDD) for several years before relocating her family to Atlanta, GA in 1989. After the family was settled, Desiree joined the USDA Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) Program where she completed 10 years of dedicated service as a Program Technician. During the latter part of her tenure with the federal government, Desiree served as President of her NTEU union chapter. Although Desiree’s administrative skills were top notch, she knew she had a different purpose in life and pursued working in ministry and counseling. Desiree joined Columbia Drive United Methodist Church in 1998. Desiree was a faithful and active member of the church and ministered to the congregation using her gifts as liturgist each Sunday. Desiree had acknowledged her call into ministry and was working towards achieving that goal. Desiree always had a desire to complete college and she obtained her college degree in counseling from Grand Canyon University. Desiree also completed several hours of continuing education courses in social work and substance abuse. Desiree is survived by two daughters: Sakima White (Chris White) and Toya Gardner (Tristan Gardner); one son, Kareem Mitchell; two sisters-in-law: Carla Mitchell and Rhonda Campbell (Dennis Campbell); two aunts: Alma Garrette and Wyolene Eaton; 14 grandchildren, great grandchildren, nephews, several cousins, and a host of loving adoptive family and close friends. A Celebration of Life Service for Mrs. Mitchell will be held at 1:00PM Monday, February 15, 2021 at Gregory B. Levett & Sons Funeral Home. Attendance is by INVITATION only. The Service will be Live Streamed. Visitation is Monday 10:00AM-12:00PM at our SOUTH DEKALB Chapel. Due to the COVID-19, a mask is required to enter the Chapel. Please extend your condolences here on our website. Gregory B. Levett & Sons Funeral Home 4347 Flat Shoals Pkwy, Decatur, GA 30034 (404) 241-5656

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Desiree Laverne Mitchell

July 29, 1955 - February 3, 2021