Bennie Byars Mitchell Obituary
We bid farewell to Bennie Byars Mitchell of Gordo, Alabama, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on November 13, 2025 at the age of 90. Bennie touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Bennie Byars Mitchell to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her husband Jeff W. Mitchell; her siblings, Betty Fair and Bobby Byars; her brother-in-law Jimmy Garner; and her parents, William Kirk Byars, Sr. and Ella Mae House Byars.
She is survived by: her daughter Bridgette Mitchell Powell; her siblings, Billie Hall (Gerald), Bonnie Garner and William Kirk "Sonny" Byars, Jr. (Rosie); her brother-in-law Ben Mack Fair; her grandchildren, Brooke Lang (Brad) and Jordan Powell (Haleigh); her great grandchildren, Brayden, Gabby, Ford and Saylor; and her caregiver Sue McAteer.
Visitation was held on Sunday, November 16th 2025 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Skelton Funeral Home (2105 2nd St SW, Reform, AL 35481). A funeral service was held on Sunday, November 16th 2025 at 3:00 PM at the Skelton Funeral Home Chapel (2105 2nd St SW, Reform, AL 35481).
In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials to Center Springs Cemetery, c/o Mary Tilley, 337 County Road 21, Gordo, AL 35466.
