Brenda Mitchell
July 27, 1952 ~ December 25, 2015
Brenda Mitchell, 63, Centerton and lifelong Morgan County resident, passed away December 25, 2015, in St. Vincent Hospice, Indianapolis. Brenda was born July 27, 1952, in Martinsville, the daughter of the late Todd and Mary (Lewis) Johnson.
She graduated from Martinsville High School in 1970 and attended Indiana University. Brenda worked for ten years as the cafeteria manager at Centerton Elementary School. An active civic leader, Brenda was a 4-H Leader, served on the Morgan County Fair Board, and volunteered with the Morgan County Fair Queen Pageant. She was a member of the Brooklyn Order of the Eastern Star, Alpha Tau Chapter of Sigma Beta Sorority and was a faithful member of the Brooklyn Christian Church. Brenda was actively involved in Republican politics for many years and organized the monthly breakfasts for three years.
Survivors include her husband, Bill Mitchell, to whom she was united in marriage February 14, 1975; one daughter, Kris Burns (Tony) of Centerton; grandson, Justin Burns; one brother, MC Johnson (Belinda) of Martinsville.
Friends and family will gather to celebrate the life of Brenda Mitchell on Tuesday, December 29, 2015, 4 to 8 p.m. in the chapel at Carlisle – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville. The Celebration of Life will begin at 11 a.m., Wednesday, December 30, 2015, at the funeral home, with additional visitation from 10 a.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Morgan County Humane Society. Visit www.CarlisleBranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.
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Brenda was a dear friend to me in high school. We had drifted apart. Just the yearly Christmas cards and short notes. I will always remember her a my friend. I miss you Brenda! God bless your family as only He can do. Goodbye. See you in heaven….Helen Payton
Kris Burns sent a virtual gift in memory of Brenda Mitchell
Losing a loved one can be very difficult to endure. Know that your tears do not go unnoticed by our loving Creator, because he cares for you (1 Peter 5:7) Therefore, you can rely on him to heal your broken hearts.
Brenda was an extremely loving and supportive person, very sweet and giving, with a wonderful sense of humor. I am fortunate to have known her, and will definitely miss her. Susan McNeff
We are sorry to learn of Brenda’s passing. It was in the Lebanon Reporter today. It was a shock to us. We did not know she was so ill. I will always remember he sense of humor and how she was always laughing. I have missed her at the fish fry for the last few years and Dana told me she had been sick. I also will remember the good times we had at our New Years Eve parties when our children were young. Those were very fond memories and I will always treasure them. I am just sorry we have not kept in touch more than we have. My prayers go out to the family and God will get you through this. I am hoping we will be able to get there tomorrow. Brenda was truly a blessing from God and she is in heaven now telling her jokes.
I was so sorry to see that Brenda passed away on Christmas Day. Please know that the family and the church will be in our prayers. – Peggy and David Shirar
I so enjoyed the time I served on the Morgan County Fair Board with Brenda. We shared many a laugh and I always enjoyed her sense of humor. My prayers go out to Bill and the family. She will be greatly missed by all.
Bill and Kris, we are with heavy hearts in learning of the passing of Brenda. I know she holds a very special place in your hearts. May memories and the love of God, family and friends give you the support you need to heal and move forward. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love Jack, Lori and Evan Hutchens; Andre & Lauren Riley
Brenda was an amazing person. She gave so much to 4-Hers and fairgoers like myself. She will be greatly missed. Prayers go out to Bill, Kris, and the rest of the family.
I have so many memories of Brenda…setting up the State Fair room, working on a parade float, helping her with the fair queen contest. But one of my favorites is thinking of her driving in the red Mustang convertible that Bill rented for her birthday week. I’ll miss her sense of humor so much. Love to Bill, Kris, Tony, Justin and Pam.