Mary Porter Mitchell Obituary
We announce the death of Mary Porter Mitchell (Brownsville, Tennessee), who passed away on July 28, 2026, at the age of 86. Mary Porter will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Mary Porter Mitchell to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her husband Rev. Gary W. Mitchell; her parents, Joseph Aubrey and Opal Idell Wesson Porter; her siblings, Donald Albert Porter, John Doyle Porter, Frances Maxine Bright and Sandra Lee Mitchell; and her grandson Chance Mitchell.
She is survived by: her children, Stephanie VanDouser (Tim) of Millington, TN, Steven Mitchell (Ellen) of Memphis, TN, Jonathan Mitchell (Lesa) of Mooreland, OK and Gary Mitchell (Kendra) of Mooreland, OK; and her siblings, Joe Henry Porter (Mary) of Texarkana, TX and Barbara Porter Mitchell (Travis Ray) of Lewisville, AR. She is also survived by thirteen grandchildren and sixteen great grandchildren.
