Ms. Gloria Mitchell, age 57 of 3808 Danube Lane, Durham, NC transitioned into eternal rest on Saturday, May 30, 2020, at her residence.
Gloria Ann Mitchell departed this earthly life Saturday, May 30, 2020, at her home in Durham, North Carolina.
She was born March 26, 1963, to Ms. Elizabeth Mitchell and Herbert Leon Paylor. She was the youngest of 6 children. Her siblings were Keith, Cheryl, Charles, Sophia, and Jeffrey.
Gloria attended Orange County Schools. She left high school before finishing, but never gave up on getting her education. Later in life, Gloria returned to Durham Technical Community College to complete her High School education. Gloria Mitchell achieved this honor in May of 2006. This was one of the proudest days of her life. Another cherished moment in her life was the birth of her daughter Tiffany the birth of her granddaughter Justin.
She later met her lifelong partner, Byron Melvin, and made a home in Durham, NC. Gloria was a vibrant free spirit that loved to live her life to the fullest. She was strong-willed and overcame many obstacles that would have hindered the average person. She enjoyed entertaining and visiting friends and family. She had a special way of saying goodbye and only those that loved her understood that it was all love. No matter what it may have sounded like.
Gloria Mitchell left us away too soon but we remain steadfast in our faith that Gloria has earned her reward and has gone on to be with those that have gone on before her. Predeceased Gloria Mitchell is her mother, Elizabeth Mitchell; brothers, Keith Mitchell and Charles Mitchell; and one sister, Cheryl Mitchell.
She leaves to cherish her memories, one daughter, Tiffany Mitchell of Greensboro, NC; one sister, Sophia (John) Mitchell of Carrboro, NC; one brother, Jeffrey (Cheryl) Mitchell; one aunt, Naylee Mitchell-Womble; one uncle, William Brown, Sr; one granddaughter, Justice; a lifelong companion, Byron Melvin; and a host of nieces and nephews.
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