James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel Sara Frances Greer Mitchell, 83, of Marianna went to be with the LORD, January 5, 2011 at the Medical Center in Dothan, Alabama. She was born on August 19, 1927 in Rose Hill, Alabama to Frank and Ada Greer. Sara was a Marianna High School graduate and married Judson Ryles Mitchell on June 30, 1949. She was a housewife and kept Judson's business opened when he had to make service calls as a television repairman. Sara, known as Nanu, was a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. NaNu delighted in her two grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Nanu attended every function in which each one participated. She loved spending time at her beach and mountain homes. Her favorite hobby was fishing and visiting casinos. Sara was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Ada Greer, and both her sister and brother-in-law, Guy and Mary Jo Moody; her son-in-law, Rodney Russ. Nanu is survived by her husband, Judson Mitchell; daughter, Sarieta Russ; granddaughter, Alanna Russ; grandson, Mitchell Russ; and great-granddaughter, Maggie Russ-Baxley; a host of niece's and nephews; special extended family, Kisha Basford and Janet Young. Funeral services will be Friday, January 7, 2011 at 10 AM CST at James & Sikes Maddox Chapel with Roland Rabon officiating. Internment will follow in Pinecrest Memorial Gardens with James & Sikes Funeral Homes Maddox Chapel directing. Flowers will be accepted or memorial contribution may be made to the American Cancer Society or Covenant Hospice, 4215 Kelson, Suite E, Marianna, Florida 32446.
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