Alice Jeanette Mitchell

Alice Jeanette Mitchell was born June 5, 1938 in Reynolds Georgia. She was the second of six children born to Albert and Florine Bell. The family moved to Winter Park, Florida in 1952. Alice attended Robert E. Hunger- ford School and treasured all the good friendships she made there. She met and married Clarence Herbert Latimer in 1953; and to this union, four children were born. In 1969 she married Charles James Mitchell, and was blessed with 51 years of LOVE and DEVOTION before his passing in 2022. Alice was a member of Love Tabernacle Church of God in Christ, currently House of Prayer, Praise and Power C.O.G.I.C.; where she served 54 years as a dedicated member, Sunday School Teacher, Choir Director, Usher, Chair-person of Helping Hands Mission and Chairperson of the Mothers Board. She displayed compassion for individuals who were experiencing difficulty in life. For 40 years Alice and her spouse visited prisoners in various facilities and made hospital visits offering words of encouragement, prayers and Godly support. Her favorite charity was St. Jude as her heart yearned for healing of the children. In her early adulthood, Alice worked in housekeeping services at Mt. Vernon Inn and Langford Hotels. She also assisted in the cafeteria at Longwood Elementary School. For 40 years, she was the personal housekeeper for Manny and Geri Garcia, where she was not only a valued employee, but a trusted FRIEND and CONFIDANT. She retired in 2006, but continued to work part-time for the Garcias until she was physically unable to work. Alice was an extravert and loved hosting and attending social gatherings. She especially enjoyed entertaining family and friends in their home for holiday meals and special occasions. Alice was a MASTER cook, who was known for baking scrumptious pound cakes and sweet potato pies. Requests were regularly made for these desserts. She enjoyed cruising aboard Carnival ships with her spouse and close friends. She excitedly supported her children, grands, and great-grands as they excelled academically and athletically. She was preceded in death by her Husband, Charles James Mitchell; Parents, Albert and Florine Bell; Brother, OC Bell; and Sister, Mozell Gammons. Alice leaves to cherish her precious memories: Children: Carolyn Louise Latimer, Clarence Herbert (Janice) Latimer II, Albert (Denene) Latimer, and Lilly Latimer-Williams; Grandchildren: Steven Jerry, Renee Jerry, Shannon Latimer, Shauntte (Casey) Butcher, Clarence Latimer III, Courteney Latimer, Justin Latimer, Joel Latimer, Jasmine Latimer, Durell Brown, Brielle (John) Litscher; Great-Grand Children: Christopher Jerry, Jonathan Jerry, Nicholas Jerry, Kaimarcus Butcher, Camille Butcher; Sisters: Bernice Norton, Mattie Bell-Ely, Deloris Harris; Sister-In-law: Mattie Bell; and a host of nieces, nephews, god-children, cousins, church family and sorrowing friends.

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Alice Jeanette Mitchell

June 5, 1938 - April 21, 2024