Lee Ann Mitchell's Obituary
Lee Ann (Allred) Mitchell of Lehigh Acres, Florida passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 15, 2017. She was 56 years old.Lee was born on September 18, 1960. She was adopted and truly loved by her parents, Clarence and Mary Griffith and they fondly spoke of their days in Pennsylvania, the Jersey Shore, and in Naples, Florida. Lee is a former Miss Edisonia, a graduate of the University of South Florida and she earned her Masters Degree in Education from Southeastern University.Most importantly she accepted and grew in her relationship with Christ at First Assembly of God. She was active in the singles ministry and then married Mel Mitchell, currently principal of Fort Myers Christian School, in 1994. She was greatly loved as a teacher at FMCS from 1991-1997 and 2000-2017. Most recently she started teaching fourth grade at Unity Charter School. At FMCS she taught in elementary, middle school, drama classes for chapels, public speaking, and prepared drama teams for the many missions trips she took with the eighth grade classes. She also visited and ministered in nursing homes on Sunday’s. Out of her love for Jesus came a love for her students, animals, and giving hope to the elderly. Most of all for Mel and Lee was their love for their family and the immense pride and joy that David, Breanna, and Robin brought to their life.In a journal that she started writing to her son, David, back in 1998, she left him many great words of wisdom and advice for him to follow for the rest of his life. The last words written come from Jeremiah 29:13 and are not only for him but for all of us: “You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.”Lee leaves to cherish her loving memory her husband Mel Mitchell; daughter Robin Grace Mitchell; son David Gene Allred and his wife, Breanna; brother John Griffith and his wife Kathy and her niece Kylie Hawkins. Lee also leaves behind a number of extended family members and a multitude of others who were proud to call her a friend.A Visitation for Lee will be held from 6:00 – 8:00 PM on Friday, August 18, 2017 inside the Sanctuary at First Assembly Ministries, 4701 Summerlin Road, Fort Myers, Florida 33919, (239) 936-6277. A Memorial Service will be celebrated at 11:00 AM the following day, Saturday, August, 19, 2017 also inside the churrch sanctuary.In lieu of flowers, the family recommends that you make a contribution in Lee’s memory to the Care Facilities Ministry of First Assembly of God, 4701 Summerlin Road, Fort Myers, Florida 33919, (239) 936-6277.To share a story or photo, leave a tribute or to offer condolences to the family at this difficult time please visit Lee’s memorial webpage at www.fortmyersmemorial.com and sign her guestbook.
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