~~A celebration of her life will be held at New Brighter Day Baptist Church, 1225 25th Ave, Kenosha, WI, on Saturday, January 18th, at 10:00 a.m. Visitation will be held at the church from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the service. Interment will take place at Sunset Ridge Memorial Park.~~Sister Linda Jean (Nee: Young) Mitchell, 64 died Tuesday, January 7, 2014 at United Hospital System- Kenosha Campus. She was born in Helena, Arkansas, on August 19, 1949 to the late Nathaniel Young Sr. and Leona (nee: Palmer) Young. She was raised in Helena and was educated in Helena school system, graduating from Eliza Miller High School. She came to Kenosha in the early 70’s.
On May 26, 1978, she married Ottis Mitchell and to this union three children were born. They later divorced but still remained good friends. She was a member of New Omega Baptist Church in Racine, WI. She was employed with Medical Products, Snap-On Tools and Cherry Electric until she retired due to her illness.
Left to cherish her beautiful memories are her children; Tammy of Memphis, TN, Ottez and Antoine Mitchell both of Kenosha, WI, grandchildren; Octarious, Amirha, Tyre, Kaydence, Aiyauna and Icesis, brothers; Eddie (Bessie) Young, Jimmie (Jeanette) Young, Dale (Janice) Young, Mark Young, Jerdy Young, Joseph Young, and Macon Young all of Kenosha, sisters; Bernice Young, Brenda Young both of Kokomo, Indiana, Annie (Roy) Sledge, Diana Young, Sandra Foster and Ozell Brantley all of Kenosha, best friends; Katherine Phillips of Helena, AR and Gloria Gant of University Park, IL. as well as a host of uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Linda was preceded in death by her parents; Nathaniel and Leona Young, her grandson; A’Jmere Mitchell, her brother Nathaniel Young Jr. and best friend Linda Winters.
Pittmon/Kathy Hale/Marks says
Our heartfelt sympathy to your family. Sister Linda will leave many memories to cherish. Growing up in Arkansas we had many good times and our families were close. Take care of yourselves and be strong for each other.
Pittmon and Kathy Hale
ottez says
Mom until we meet again i love you so much you will always be in my heart .every breath i take on this earth everything i do will be in your honor you will forever live on through us. Until we meet again love you always your son ottez
Annie Sledge says
To my dear sweet sister, you will turly be miss, now I know that you have your wings, may you rest in peace and I will always be thinking about you, Love Anne@Roy
Samuel L. Young says
A person that departs from this earth never truly leaves, for they are still alive in our hearts and minds, through us, they live on. Please accept my condolences, she will not be forgotten.
Phunda Sanders says
Tammy you and your family are in my prayers.
Marilyn Bishop says
My condolences to the family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Bernice young says
To my oldest sis I’ll miss making those phone calls on Sunday,but you’ll always be in my heart,love always.
Andre Mosley and Family says
Linda, We lived next door to each other for so long, that it almost seemed like we were family ourselves. You were always like a aunt to me and your kids were like my sister and brothers. I know that your spirit will easily find your place in heaven. Much love, the Mosley family.
Sandra Foster says
To my family
A Angel has flew to heaven. No more pain, She can open her mouth wide and sing, she can raise her arms and clap praise God, She can Walk and Dance with the angles. She’s singing, praying, with Dad, Mom, and Bro. Her memories will always be with me forever. I will miss her very Deeply. With Love Always Sandra and Family
ottez says
HAPPY MOTHERS DAY MOM I SEE MY SELF GOING TO THE STORE AND GETTING YOU FLOWERS AND BRINGING YOU TEDDY BEARS YOU SITTING IN THE KITCHEN ON THE PHONE WITH YOUR SMILE TALKING TO LOVE ONES OH HOW I MISS YOU SO MUCH WISHING YOU WAS HERE.LOVE YOU ALWAYS RIP
Tammy says
Mom I think about you everyday. When I say my prayers your in it. Oh how I wish you were still here, but I know your at rest and at peace. Miss and love you so much. Love always Tammy and your grandchildren