In Loving Memory
Donna Sue Self Mitchell
7/21/1952 — 9/24/2021
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A Life Remembered
Obituary
Donna Sue Self Mitchell, 69, passed from this life to her heavenly home on Saturday, September 25, 2021 at St. Elizabeth Hospital. Donna was born July 21, 1952 in Orange, Texas where she resided her entire life. Her parents were Louise (Doughty) Self and Herbert Q. Self.
Donna graduated from Little Cypress in 1970. She was a licensed medical technologist who worked at Orange Memorial Hospital. Donna married the love of her life, Carey Mitchell, on May 25, 1984. They were married for 37 years at the time of her death. Donna had a passion for flowers. She loved selecting the right one and enjoyed watching them grow. Carey and Donna immersed themselves in helping others as members of Mauriceville FUMC. They had recently joined First Church of Nazarene in Orange and eagerly anticipated their new friendships but COVID and Donna’s failing health limited their involvement.
Donna is predeceased by her parents, Herbert and Louise Self and infant sister, Nelda Faye Self.
Survivors include: Carey Mitchell (her spouse), daughters, Christina Gengo and husband Damon and Erika Mitchell, grandchildren, Kendall Judice and Pamela Harrell, and great-grandchildren, Emma and Yggi. She is also survived by her mother-in-law, Helen DeRoche and husband Al. Also surviving are brother, Gary Self and wife Cathey, nephew, Jonathan Self, niece, Emily Bradley and husband Aaron, and one great-nephew, Harrison Brown Bradley.
Services will be at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, September 30, 2021, at First Church of Nazarene in Orange with Pastor Brad McKenzie officiating. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery.
Visitation will begin prior to services at 10:00 a.m., at First Church of Nazarene in Orange.
Serving as pallbearers will be Mike Latta, Gordon Latta, James Van Pelt, Damon Gengo, Bill Young and Jonathan Self.
Donna graduated from Little Cypress in 1970. She was a licensed medical technologist who worked at Orange Memorial Hospital. Donna married the love of her life, Carey Mitchell, on May 25, 1984. They were married for 37 years at the time of her death. Donna had a passion for flowers. She loved selecting the right one and enjoyed watching them grow. Carey and Donna immersed themselves in helping others as members of Mauriceville FUMC. They had recently joined First Church of Nazarene in Orange and eagerly anticipated their new friendships but COVID and Donna’s failing health limited their involvement.
Donna is predeceased by her parents, Herbert and Louise Self and infant sister, Nelda Faye Self.
Survivors include: Carey Mitchell (her spouse), daughters, Christina Gengo and husband Damon and Erika Mitchell, grandchildren, Kendall Judice and Pamela Harrell, and great-grandchildren, Emma and Yggi. She is also survived by her mother-in-law, Helen DeRoche and husband Al. Also surviving are brother, Gary Self and wife Cathey, nephew, Jonathan Self, niece, Emily Bradley and husband Aaron, and one great-nephew, Harrison Brown Bradley.
Services will be at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, September 30, 2021, at First Church of Nazarene in Orange with Pastor Brad McKenzie officiating. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery.
Visitation will begin prior to services at 10:00 a.m., at First Church of Nazarene in Orange.
Serving as pallbearers will be Mike Latta, Gordon Latta, James Van Pelt, Damon Gengo, Bill Young and Jonathan Self.
Service Details
Gatherings in remembrance
Visitation
Thursday, September 30, 2021 · 10:00 AM
First Church of the Nazarene, 3810 Martin Luther King Junior Drive, Orange, 77630
Funeral Service
Thursday, September 30, 2021 · 11:00 AM
First Church of the Nazarene, 3810 Martin Luther King Junior Drive, Orange, 77630
In Memory
Moments to treasure
Messages of Love
From family and friends
Pam Mcgovney
September 30, 2021
Donna lived her life with exuberance and excitement. She filled the events in her life with fun. She was a loving wife and caring stepmother. I was proud to share my daughters with her. May the Holy Spirit fill the lives of her family with peace and grace during these sad times.
Anonymous
September 29, 2021
Divine Peace Bouquet was purchased for the family of Donna Sue Self Mitchell.
Claybar Funeral Home
September 29, 2021
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Love, Mike And Karen
September 28, 2021
Love, Mike and Karen purchased the Country Basket Blooms for the family of Donna Sue Self Mitchell.
Deb Tipton Lassere
September 28, 2021
God be with Donna and her family
Les And Alton
September 28, 2021
Les and Alton purchased the Emerald Garden Basket for the family of Donna Sue Self Mitchell.
Dorothy Murphy
September 27, 2021
Donna, sweet lady, rest in the arms of Jesus.
Carry. I’m so sorry I can’t be there for you and the family, but will keep you all in my prayers :pray:
William (Bb) Brown
September 27, 2021
While searching for obituary of my cousin's daughter, I came across the picture of this beautiful lady. I recognized the face right away without reading the name. To one of my fellow graduates of Little Cypress class of 1970, rest in peace.. Donna was one of the nicest, quietest, and prettiest girls in L.C. Condolences and prayers to her family. William (BB) Brown
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