Juanita Mitchell

Juanita Mitchell passed away September 19th after a long illness. She was one of five children of Emilie Hook Roof and Jesse Marion Roof of Lexington, SC. She Married Frank Arthur Dolge Mitchell on June 7, 1942. Her husband and her daughter, Linda Juanita Mitchell Tuminella, proceeded her in death. She is survived by a sister and brother in law, Feaster and Razmic (Greg) Gregorian of South Carolina and a brother and sister in law, Marion and Betty Roof of Virginia. Also, by three children and their families. Frank and Cathy Mitchell of Navarre, Florida, Pamela Gunter of West Columbia, SC, Martha and Lin Zoller of Gainesville, Georgia. Her son-in-law, Jim Tuminella of Tucker, Georgia, also survives her. Juanita has 12 grand and 4 great-grandchildren and loved them all very much.

Juanita was a wife, mother, "Oma," and avid gardener with a specialty in beautiful roses. She reentered the work force at Rich's in Atlanta. She held many positions throughout the company but was best known as the "Wood Valley" Sales Manager at Rich's South DeKalb Mall. She was a great trainer of people and known for the great relationships she maintained. She moved to Gainesville earlier this year and found great happiness there in the last days of her life.

She was a member of the Lutheran Church of the Messiah. Her memorial service will be held at The Lutheran Church of the Messiah in Decatur, Georgia at 11 am on Saturday, September 25 and interment will be held at St. Stephen's Lutheran Church in Lexington, South Carolina.

In lieu of flowers, please give a donation to the Lutheran Church of the Messiah at 465 Clairemont Ave, Decatur, GA 30030

Memorial Park Funeral Home North Riverside Chapel 989 Riverside Drive Gainesville, Georgia 30501 is in charge of arrangements for more information visit www.memorialparkfuneralhomes.com or call 770-297-6200.