By Jim Meridith
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  • Visitation

    Saturday, January 12, 2019

    9:30 to 11:00 am

    Winstanley Baptist Church,

    Fairview Heights, IL

  • Service

    Saturday, January 12, 2019

    11:00 am

    Winstanley Baptist Church,

    Fairview Heights, IL.

  • Full Obituary

    Carlene Ida Mitchell, 61, of Lebanon, IL was called home on Wednesday, January 2, 2019, to meet her Heavenly Father.

    Carlene was born July 9, 1957 to Ike Moses and Oseree  Brown in Breese, IL.

    Carlene loved to spend time with her family and her family meant the world to her.  She was known for putting others first rather than herself.  She enjoyed helping others and was known for her very caring and loving spirit.  She loved to be around kids.  Carlene attended Lebanon High School and was educated in various trades throughout her life. She was employed by the Federal Government for over 30 years.

    Preceding her in death are her parents, aunts, uncles, grandfather and grandmother.

    Carlene leaves behind her son, Joshua Giles Mitchell, daughter-in-law, Cassie and unborn grandchild, Joselyn Carlene; Aunts, Amilla and Helen; Uncle Haywood II and wife, Cheryl; a host of cousins and friends; and her very special companion, William Giles

    Visitation: Saturday, January 12, 2019 from 9:30 to 11:00 am at Winstanley Baptist Church, Fairview Heights, IL

    Funeral Service: Saturday, January 12, 2019 at 11:00 am at Winstanley Baptist Church.

    Clergy: Rev. Fielding Poe

    Interment: Valhalla Gardens, Belleville, IL

    Meridith Funeral Home, Lebanon, IL

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9 Condolences
 
  1. Mary Jane Heuer Allard / January 4, 2019 at 6:35 pm

    I will miss you and all our adventures in the kitchen. You have enriched my life.

  2. Blanche Williams / January 5, 2019 at 5:05 pm

    I’ll miss our 1:00 am talks. I miss you already.

  3. Blanche Williams / January 5, 2019 at 5:09 pm

    I’ll miss our 1:00 am talks. I miss you already Sweet Girl.

  4. MARGARET ` V LEE / January 6, 2019 at 2:39 pm

    We are sending our prayers and love to the family of Carlene Mitchell; Have know her for many years as well as her mom who was our neighbor in the 60’s May God comfort her son and his wife and all of the family.

  5. Serrena E Wesley / January 10, 2019 at 2:15 pm

    Carlene my heart is broken at the thought of never being able to see or talk to you again. Thank you for always being there for me whenever I have needed you. Your friendship meant the world to me, you always gave it to me straight no chaser. I will never forget when you and Josh came to visit me there are so many things I will never forget. To the family I send my condolences I feel your pain. May God continue to bless and comfort all of you

  6. Patricia Wesley-Flowers / January 10, 2019 at 2:36 pm

    May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
    My prayers are with the Family.

  7. Donna Lee Weir / January 12, 2019 at 9:20 am

    Carlene, I can’t believe we will never see each other again, talk again, go to lunch with all of our friends from NGA again! This happened too suddenly and my heart is broken. We worked together for many years and you somehow always made the day brighter and more cheerful. We had a lot of good times. You always took care of everyone else before you thought of yourself. You have one of the biggest hearts I have ever, or will have ever, known. Your place in Heaven is waiting for you! My sincerest condolences, love, and prayers go out to your family. You will always be in my thoughts!

  8. Cheryl Archibaldp / January 13, 2019 at 10:15 pm

    Carlene,

    You will be missed. You were a true friend, one who would give any of us the shirt off your back. I love you dearly.

  9. Carol Thilman / January 20, 2019 at 5:23 pm

    Cannot believe you have left us. I know you are in a better place but you will be missed. How many times I have already grabbed for my phone to talk with you. I know you will be watching over all your friends just as you always have. I will miss your friendship and our time together.

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