Ms. Linda Kaye Lewis, daughter of Ralph J. Mitchell and the late Gertrude Spann Mitchell was born on June 17, 1950 in Winston-Salem, NC. On Saturday, November 5, 2011 God called our beloved angel home to heaven.

Linda graduated from Atkins High School and received a degree in business from Rutledge Business College. She chose a career in early childhood education spanning over 30 years. Linda retired from A Child’s World in April, 2010.

Linda was a dedicated member of Great Commission Community Church. She was a loving servant whose presence inspired others.

Linda was preceded in death by her mother, Gertrude Mitchell; brother, Milton Mitchell; sister, Barbara Mitchell and Pastor Philemon Samuels.

She leaves to cherish her loving memory: her father, Ralph Mitchell; daughter, Tonya Mitchell (Michael) Hyman; son, Kevin Mitchell; grandchildren, Taylor and Kameron Mitchell; brother, Anthony Mitchell; sisters, Gwendolyn Mitchell (Charlotte, NC) and Beverly Mitchell; a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, and devoted friends: Albert Crosby, Diane Johnson, Barbara Shaw, Katie Boston and Connie Saunders.

Funeral services for Ms. Lewis will be held at 12:30 PM on Saturday, November 12, 2011 at Piney Grove Baptist Church with Bishop Derek Kelly, officiating. The family will greet friends at 12:00 Noon. Interment will be in Piedmont Memorial Gardens.

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