Paula Mitchell Obituary
The family of Paula Mitchell of McLeansboro, Illinois announces her passing on October 9, 2026. Paula, born on September 16, 1953, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Kenneth "K. P." Mitchell and Pearl Mitchell; and her brother-in-law Roger Deen. She is survived by: her children, Scott Craddock (Tina) of McLeansboro, Angela McMahon (Shad) of McLeansboro and Pamela Merchant of McLeansboro; her grandchildren, Garrett Craddock (Savannah), Cole McMahon, Shayla McMahon (C. J. Davis), Trinity Merchant and McKenzie Craddock; and her siblings, John Mitchell (Shirley) of Brandon, FL, Connie Deen of Broughton, IL and Kendra Millenbine (Larry "Spud") of Carterville, IL..
Visitation will be held on Monday, October 12th 2026 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Ten Mile Baptist Church (11725 Ten Mile Rd, McLeansboro, IL 62859). A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, October 13th 2026 at 10:00 AM at the same location. A burial will be held on Tuesday, October 13th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Blooming Grove Cemetery.
In lieu flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or to Fox Meadows Supportive Living (New Awning Fund), 605 S. Marshall Ave, McLeansboro, IL 62859.
