Daphina Doralese Mitchell of Fayetteville, AR, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, December 31, 2023 at the age of 96. Born September 18, 1927 in Johnson, AR to parents W.D. and Flossie Drake.
She will be remembered for her love of family and friends and for her unwavering faith, a charter member of Ridgeview Baptist Church.
Daphina is preceded in death by her parents; husband of 54 years Raymond Dwain Mitchell; brother Bill Drake and his wife Doris Drake; sister Wilma Vaughdeen Clark and her husband David Clark, all of Fayetteville.
She is survived by sons Dwain Mitchell and his wife Deanna Mitchell, and Dwight Mitchell and his wife Brandy Mitchell; grandson Jonathan Mitchell; brother Bob Drake of Memphis, TN; sister Roberta Fraker of Rogers, AR; and many nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 5-7 PM Thursday, January 4, 2024 at Beard’s Chapel.
A celebration of life will be held at 1:30 PM Friday, January 5, 2024 at Ridgeview Baptist Church. Interment will follow in Fairview Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Ridgeview Baptist Church, 1850 E Huntsville Rd, Fayetteville, AR 72701.
Our sympathies to the family. She was such a dear sweet lady.
JUDY and I ate many Cobb Salad at Zaxby’s with her. She was a dandy, your Mother. You know she is already styling in her new body. You will miss her, but take peace in knowing where she is, but where all things are great and she sees her maker’s face! I still try to call my mother ever once in a while and it’s been 30 yrs. We love you all. Bob and Sue
We’re so sorry for your loss, but what a life she lived! We loved Daphina! And, we have such great memories of our times at Ridgeview Baptist Church!
So sorry for the loss of your mother! She was a beautiful lady.
Daphina was a client of mine through nursing agency and I thoroughly enjoyed assisting her with her needs. A very lovely woman
Such a sweetheart… I’ve mentioned it before, but she was also my favorite of the secret sister participants t at RBC. I think we got each other twice in that drawing. She was also so fun in choir. She brightened the world!
Hugs and prayers all…
Daphina was a client of mine through nursing agency and I thoroughly enjoyed assisting her with her needs. A very lovely woman
Sincere sympathy to Mrs. Mitchell’s family. She was a lovely person and will now be joining her loved ones in their eternal home.
So sad hearted to hear of one of my favorite people that brought much joy and peace within my world at RVBC. Her entire family was so special to me. All of u rank extremely high in my heart, and I will never forget u. God bless and keep u close. God reached down to pull Mrs, Mitchell up toward Him because He needed help to pour out the rain. Also, OUR BIG GOD GAINED ANOTHER ANGEL. Love love, Cheryl Fiser Morrison