Ms. Laura Mitchell

April 24, 1970 - February 4, 2021

Ms. Laura Mitchell, 50, of Petersburg, Virginia, departed this life on Thursday, February 4, 2021. She was born April 24, 1970 in Hanover, Maryland to Jimmy Mitchell and Inella Wilkins Mitchell. Upon completing high school through Job Corps, Laura received a certificate in Computer Science. She was a Yard Services Owner/Manager. Laura was preceded in death by her father, Jimmy Mitchell; three aunts, Bernice Johnson, Annie Mae Ellis and Helen Pulliam and five uncles, Earl Wilkins, Frank Wilkins, Roosevelt Wilkins, Robert C. Wilkins and Herbert Wilkins. She leaves to cherish her many memories: four sons, SP4 Justin R. Mitchell, Dontonyo J. Mitchell, Jodeci M. Mitchell and Denzel R. Mitchell; her mother, Inella "Tony" Wilkins; two grandchildren; two aunts, Dorothy "Dottie" Jones and Elsie Raines; two uncles, James Wilkins (Francis) and William E. Wilkins; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends, among them devoted cousins, Dennis Jones, Dominique Jones, James Wilkins, Jr. (June Bug), Kevin Ellis, Victor Pulliam and Shery Wilkins. A Memorial Service will be held at 3:00 P.M., Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at Tucker & Fisher Celebration of Life Chapel, 415 Halifax St., Petersburg, VA with Pastors Keith and Carla Jones, Now Faith That Works Christian Church, Petersburg, VA, officiating. The service will be live streamed. A facial covering and social distancing will be required if attending services.