Brenda Mitchell

Brenda Diane Mitchell lost her battle with Alzheimer's on June 1, 2025.

Brenda was born to Clarence and Beulah Mitchell on April 13, 1942. She was born & raised in Hopewell, VA. She spent the spring & fall for many years in New Smyrna Beach, FL with her older brother, Clarence "Mitch."

Brenda resided at Coquina Cay Assisted Living & Memory Care Center after a fall in January 2023 & onset of Alzheimer's. She was employed and retired from C & P Telephone, now Verizon/AT&T.

Brenda was predeceased by her parents, Clarence and Beulah Mitchell; and her brothers, Michael Mitchell and Clarence Mitchell, Jr.

Brenda loved to shop and go to lunch, which she did often with Gloria or Carman. She also enjoyed spending time with family and friends, jigsaw puzzles, sudoku puzzles, reading, all things Willie Nelson, and watching Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy. Though Brenda never married, she probably would have married Alex Trebek or Willie Nelson had the opportunity arose.

She is survived by her best friend of 60 plus years, Gloria McDonald (Charlie), Ted and Joy Zeh, Joy Hoyle, Aaron "Chico" Chavez, Carman Smith, all of Virginia; niece, Heather Mitchell, of Freetown, MA; and many cousins. Her cousin, Pat Bradshaw & daughter, Tiffany of New Smyrna Beach, were supportive and visited often. Carl Fielder, a dear friend of New Smyrna Beach, was always there for Brenda too. Words cannot express our gratitude for the excellent care Brenda received from the staff at Coquina Cay. Kathleen Blanchard, House Manager & Sabrina Santiago, the owner, kept us well informed and always available for our questions and concerns.

Special thanks to Crystal with Halifax Hospice who went far above & beyond with her care of Brenda and keeping us informed.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, June 19, 2025 from 2:00 PM until 3:00 PM at the Hopewell Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home, 820 W. Broadway Avenue. A funeral service will be held in the chapel at 3:00 PM with the Rev. David Watts officiating. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to a charity of your choice.