Marjorie Lee James Mitchell

Goldsboro – Marjorie Lee James Mitchell, 84, went to be with her Lord on Monday, March 10, 2008 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center surrounded by her family.

A lifelong resident of Goldsboro, Marjorie was born to the late Mr. and Mrs. William Doran James. Known for her beautiful voice, she sang on her own radio program as a young adult. She was a charter member of Madison Avenue Baptist Church, where she sang in the choir until the time of her failing health.

Marjorie loved North Carolina and was interested in its history and heritage. She was an active member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. She was a gentle soul and a true southern lady who loved all things southern and its traditions.

Marjorie was an avid gardener and a longtime member of the Gay Blades Garden Club. She enjoyed being in her garden and shared with her family and friends with the old tradition of “pass alongs.” She took great pleasure in arranging flowers and had a talent that won her many awards.

A loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend, Marjorie is survived by her husband, Leon Charles Mitchell; her daughters, Carol Trout and husband, Fred of Slidell, LA, Harriett Sharpe and husband, Kenneth of Ashburn, VA, Emily Nobles and husband, John of Morehead City, Anne Warner and husband, Dale of Kinston, Kathy Hutcheson and husband, Jim of Rocky Mount, Mary Margaret Brantley and husband, Julian of Rocky Mount, and Susan Goodwin and husband, Harry of Wilson; her sister, Shirley Hill of Winston-Salem; eighteen grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.

A service to celebrate Marjorie’s life will be held Wednesday, March 12, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. at Madison Avenue Baptist Church with Rev. Talmage Williams and her granddaughter, Rev. Molly Ann Tyson Templeton officiating. The family will greet friends following the service in the church fellowship hall.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in Marjorie’s memory may be made to Madison Avenue Baptist Church, designated for the Covered Walkway Fund or the Music Ministry, 300 S. Madison Avenue, Goldsboro, NC 27534.

The family would like to thank the Fourth Floor nurses and staff at Wayne Memorial Hospital and the staff of Kitty Askins Hospice Center for the love and care of Marjorie during her declining health. A special thank you is extended to Dr. Firas Chazli for the compassionate care he also gave to our wife and mother.

Arrangements are with Seymour Funeral Home and Cremation Service.