Donna Marie Mitchell
Donna Marie Mitchell (nee Shipman), 64, of Cottleville, Missouri was called home to Jesus on Thursday, February 20, 2014 after an extended battle with cancer. Donna was born on August 30, 1949 in Olathe, Kansas. She was a beloved Christ follower, a devoted wife, mother and grandmother, and a woman of many passions.
Donna leaves a loving husband, Robert; two children, Elizabeth and Michael and their spouses, Daniel and Victoria; and five grandchildren (Nicholas, Douglas, Samantha, Charles and Caleb). She also leaves behind a cherished lay ministry and United Methodist community of Christian believers and seekers at Church of the Shepherd.
Donna’s life will be celebrated with friends and family on Saturday, March 1, 2014 at Church of the Shepherd (1601 Woodstone Drive, St. Charles, MO 63304). Visitation will begin @ 11:30 a.m., accompanied by refreshments, with the celebration service to follow at 1:30 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, it was Donna’s wish that donations be offered in her honor to the American Cancer Society (http://donate.cancer.org) or to Church of the Shepherd (http://coswired.org/giving). Donation envelopes will be available at the service on Saturday.
So sorry for all of her families loss. She was a strong and wise women. She loved the Lord so we know just where she is Dancing in the clouds with her loved ones who passed before. God Bless each of you.
Bob & family… please know that you are in all of our thoughts and prayers. We’ve smiled and cried the past few days. The smiles are winning! Donna’s passion for serving the Body of Christ and others was amazing. Love to you all.
Bob,
So thankful to God, our Father, for blessing my life by bringing you into it! What a privilege to have gotten to know you and your lovely bride over the past several years. When the subject of Jesus comes up the first time you meet someone, you know a bond of brotherhood is born. To hear you speak of your wife, your love for her, and her love for Jesus too, was so encouraging. Then when I finally got to meet her, wow, what a wonderful woman. Like many of us, you married up!
I’m also thankful that Carole finally got to meet Donna just a few months ago, as she’s heard me talk about the two of you often over the years.
Thanks for enriching our lives. We will continue to uphold you before the throne of our gracious heavenly Father. May you continue to feel His loving arms around you and the peace that comes only from Him and surpasses all human comprehension.
You are loved!
I smile just thinking of how Donna lived her life so that others would know Christ’s love and passion through her! I treasure our times together, and count my blessings to have been part of all of your lives…live, love, laugh until we are together again.
Our prayers continue to be with the whole Mitchell family. We’re pained by your loss and hope you find comfort knowing that we care for and support you.
Sorry for your loss Bob. She now sees him face to face and all her questions answered in his loving grace. We continue to pray for you for your loss as she rejoices now with her loved ones who have gone before.
Bob,
My heartfelt sympathies go out to you and your family. Donna was a wonderful woman of many talents. You are in my prayers as you mourn the loss of your spouse and best friend.
Bob and Family- So sorry to hear about your loss. Donna was a wonderful lady and the world will be a poorer place without her.
I am so sorry for your loss Bob. Donna was a wonderful person and will be missed by many people. My heart goes out to you and your family.