Dorothy Earline Mitchell
September 28, 1931 - May 30, 2013
Obituary
Dorothy Earline Mitchell, 81, died Thursday May 30, 2013.
She was born to the late Leauvenia Shaw, September 28, 1931, in Medon, TN. As a young adult, Dorothy began her nursing career at Seattle’s King county Hospital; after two years of dedication she transitioned to Virginia Mason Medical Center, where she retired after 35 years of service.
Dorothy loved and cared for many people, lending a helping hand to anyone who needed her. She was known for having an open door, socializing with many visitors including: family, friends, and neighbors who loved her dearly. Some of her favorite pastime activities included: cooking, gardening, fishing, and watching sports with special emphasis on football and basketball.
Dorothy is survived by three children: Deborah Atkinson, Carolyn Provost, and James Mitchell Jr. also survived by twelve grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by one child: Janice Greene. Dorothy is also survived by four siblings: Reola Roy, George Shaw, Robert Shaw, and Tim Shaw. She is predeceased by one sibling: Lucy Olson.
In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made to Seattle Children’s Hospital Foundation, www.seattlechildrens.org
A memorial gathering will be held at 2p.m. Sunday June 16, 2013, at Langston Hughes Cultural Arts Center, 104 17th Ave, Seattle, WA 98144.
You will be forever loved and dearly missed!
No one who has been loved is ever truly lost.
The memory of dear Dorothy will live on in our
hearts forever.
I worked with Dorothy many years ago at Virginia Mason.
Dorothy was the kindest, most hard working nurse anyone
could imagine.The patients loved her. She made the work of
the staff easier.Her life lived was a model for all.
I will pray for all of you who are suffering her loss today.
I was saddened to hear about your passing. You were a wonderful neighbor. When I heard from my mother about your health taking a turn for the worse, I said I would come visit you, but I never did. For that, I will always regret. I want to say thank you for all the talks we had. The advice you gave when I was a teenager and young adult. I will miss seeing you out in the garden as I drive by and you wave. You will be truly missed Miss Dorothy.
Prayer’s and thoughts of sympathy to all the family of such a wonderful Lady. Not only was Dorothy one of my Mother’s best friends she was truly a family friend to all the Bruce’s and loved like a family member. God Bless and comfort you as he calls her back to home. Love you all Jake
My prayer, and love goes out to the family she will alway be alive in your hearts. I pray Gods arms are around you all during this time. Gods Blessing to all, love Anita
Thank you Grandma Dorothy. JOB WELL DONE.
I will have you in my Heart Always ! The talks we had , working in the garden are things that I will always treasure. My prayers are with you too Family ! Live Abbie .
In the short time I was able to spend with Ms. Mitchell she made a huge impact on me. She had so much courage, strength and kindness and loved her family dearly. Now when I think of Ms. Mitchell I think of Revelation 21:4 – And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.
Yours truly,
Carlotta Doss
Our prayers are with you.
Always Cherish the Memories…. As I will ,she was my bright shining star and my “other mother” at work while at Virginia Mason so full of wisdom and encoragement loved me some her 🙂
May the precious memories of Mrs. Mitchell give family members and friends comfort and peace, for she is at rest—she is at peace. I will always remember her fondly—remember her teasing me and making me laugh…I will remember and cherish the joy she brought to so many!
Love and peace,
Mary Ann Johnson
Dear Dorothy I begin missing you when I could no longer drive to come see you by myself. I remember the two of us cooking dinner together which I enjoyed so much that I counted on doing it again. Just want you to know that I will miss you, but know you are in the Lord’s arms. Rest in peace.
Love
Charlie Waggener Jr.
gone but not forgotten
Dorothy,
You will be miss very much. You were a wonderful “mother-in-law” who was like a mother to me. I can hear God saying, “Dorothy, you have performed my work well. It’s time to come home and rest”. In the scripture below, God says “There is a time for Everything”.
Love
Your Son-in-Law
Ecclesiastes 3:1-15, A Time for Everything
“There is an appointed time for everything. And there is a time for every event under heaven; A time to give birth, and a time to die; A time to plant, and a time to uproot what is planted; A time to kill, and a time to heal; A time to tear down, and a time to build up; A time to weep, and a time to laugh; A time to mourn, and a time to dance; A time to throw stones, and a time to gather stones; A time to embrace, and a time to shun embracing; A time to search, and a time to give up as lost; A time to keep, and a time to throw away; A time to tear apart, and a time to sew together; A time to be silent, and a time to speak; A time to love, and a time to hate; A time for war, and a time for peace; He has made everything appropriate in its time.
Dorothy was such a warm and loving person all the years I’ve known
her. She will be missed very much. I pray God’s peace and comfort for her family.
I truly love Dorothy Mitchell. She and my parents, Roosevelt Lathan, Sr. & Pearline Butler-Lathan grew up together. After Pearline Lathan passed, Dorothy was my earth mother. Mrs. Mitchell shared wonderful stories from when they were all young in Washington & in the south. Mrs. Mitchell had a great memory-that was a blessing to me. Mrs. Mitchell & my beloved mother, Pearline, were great friends until the end. I cherish Dorothy Mitchell’s memory. I cherish the great visits we had. I wish for just one more visit. Mrs. Mitchell was kind, a great keeper of confidences, wise, smart, encouraging, full of great advise, cheerful in spite of everything, and a great listener. I never wanted to leave – she made me feel so comfortable and so special. I always told Ms. Dorothy that I would be back to see her as soon as I could. I would also call when I could not get to her home in person. She will be sorely missed by me and by my brother Roosevelt, Jr. Our fond memories of Ms. Dorothy will never be forgotten. She was a very special woman. It was an honor to know her and to be in her presence.
Thinking of you today. ❤️