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Sheila Lorraine Mitchell

  • May 15, 1953 - September 23, 2011
  • Newark, New Jersey
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“The Blackwell Family I was so sorry to hear about the passing of Sheila. Let God guide the Family through the grief. But, always remember the good...Read More » ”
1 of 23 | Posted by: Sharon Walker - San Antonio, TX

“To the Family: My heart and prayers go out to you during this difficult time. May you find strength in each other. Diane Howell-Watkins ...Read More » ”
2 of 23 | Posted by: Diane Howell-Watkins - CA

“My thoughts go out to the family shelia was a great co-worker and person! ”
3 of 23 | Posted by: Richie Smith - Lake hiawatha, NJ

“Dear Tracy, Our deepest condolences and thoughts are with you and your entire family. Sheila was sweet and funny, full of life !! Take comfort in...Read More » ”
4 of 23 | Posted by: ellen achoe seales - covington, GA

“I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Shelia. I pray that God gives all of you the strength needed to in your time of sorroow. I wiish I could...Read More » ”
5 of 23 | Posted by: vicky m allen - east orange, NJ

“my deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family, may god keep you and bless you ”
6 of 23 | Posted by: Veronica Swan - Dover, NJ

“We have know idea what you must be going through in losing what we think is the single most important person in your life. We know your mom was that...Read More » ”
7 of 23 | Posted by: Hope and Kevin Neely - Dover, NJ

“I am both shocked and saddened to hear of Shelia's passing. Know that God is with you all at this time and always. ”
8 of 23 | Posted by: Paula J. Phillips - Columbia, MD

“Ms. Sheila was a wonderful woman with a warm and kind heart. Whenever I saw her she was always with at least one of her children, whom she loved and...Read More » ”
9 of 23 | Posted by: Ariadne S. Wallace - Morristown, NJ

“Tracey, Stacey, John, Stuart and Family we are so sorry to hear of Sheila's passing. May God give you the strength to get through this time. R.I.P...Read More » ”
10 of 23 | Posted by: Karen Bullock-Blanchard - NJ

“Rest in Paradise, Sheila, grateful for the Grandma dinner we had at Ruth Chris and for the love we shared for Jailah. The Other Anma ”
11 of 23 | Posted by: Sandra McNeil - Morristown, NJ

“Stacy,Freddie,John&Grands, I pray GOD's comforting Grace on you.All of you are the love of her life, she shared her love with all of you...Read More » ”
12 of 23 | Posted by: Sandra Lyle Knight - Dover, NJ

“Growing up as a "Village" on Hillairy Avenue was a very special experience. We all shared a close bond in raising our children. Sheila was a loving,...Read More » ”
13 of 23 | Posted by: Emma Martin - Morristown, NJ, NJ

“Our many prayers to Sheila's Family Think of her as living in the hearts of those who she touched for nothing loved is ever lost and she was loved...Read More » ”
14 of 23 | Posted by: Williadean Singletary Moore - NC

“To the family, so sorry for your loss. God Bless you Sheila.... ”
15 of 23 | Posted by: Keith Starnes - Morristown, NJ

“Stacy and Family My deepest sympathy to you and your family. Our prayers go out to you. We love you. The Davis Family ”
16 of 23 | Posted by: Regina Davis - NJ

“Stacy,Freddy,John Our deepest sympathy on the loss of your mom. May your memories sustain you and carry you all through this difficult time. Our...Read More » ”
17 of 23 | Posted by: Stevie & Sandy Henderson - NC

“To the Blackwell/Lyle families, So sorry to hear about the loss of your mom Sheila. I have fond memories at 72 Hilliary ave. Although it has been...Read More » ”
18 of 23 | Posted by: Mike Humes - Sacramento, CA

“Janice and Family, When Someone we love so dearly goes home to the be with the Lord, we know they are in a better place but our sorrow and pain is...Read More » ”
19 of 23 | Posted by: Myrtle Stephens -Young - Columbia, SC

“My sincere condolences are being sent the the Blackwell family for the lost of Sheila. Michele Smith-Newberry (classmate) ”
20 of 23 | Posted by: Michele Newberry - Greensboro, NC

“I can not believe we have lost this beautiful person. I spent the better part of my life in her livingroom. I've babysat all 3 of her children at one...Read More » ”
21 of 23 | Posted by: Scott Harris - Dover, NJ

“Dear Sheila. You were always a great friend. We will all party together again like the old days. Love you much Jevon ”
22 of 23 | Posted by: Jevon E. Thompson - LEDGEWOOD, NJ

“Stacy,Freddy&John, My heart goes out to you and I am truly sorry for your loss.Sheila and I were good friends for a very long time and I am truly...Read More » ”
23 of 23 | Posted by: Valerie Williams - Dover, NJ


Sheila Lorraine Mitchell of Newark, formerly of Morristown died Friday September 23, 2011 at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center. She was 58. Born in Reidsville, North Carolina on May 15, 1953 to the late John Albert and Ruby Blackwell. She was employed as a machine operator at Colgate Palmolive in Moristown where she worked for the past 33 years. Sheila was a member of Calvary Baptist Church of Morristown, NJ. She received her education in the Morris School District and graduated from Morristown High School in 1973. Sheila was a loving and devoted mother of three. She was well known and loved by all. She had special bonds with co-workers, in-laws, nieces and nephews. Sheila leaves to cherish her memory her husband Willie Mitchell of Newark; children Stacy, Frederick and John Lyle of Morristown; grandchildren Stuart, Aa'isha, Destiny, Jailah and Ny'Aire Lyle of Morristown; stepchildren Willie Jr., Leon, and Samira Mitchell; sisters Jarnice Blackwell of Ruffin NC, Kim Blackwell Ellerbee of Reidsville NC, Tracy Spann and her husband Darren of Raleigh NC, Cecile Wright and Margaret Smith of Yanceyville NC; father and mother in-law Eddie and Ethil Mitchell; sisters in-law Inetha, Angela , Yolanda, Cheryl, and Cynthia Frazier and Renee Hughes; brothers in-law Leon and Cornell Mitchell; and a host of nieces, nephews, family members and friends. This Online Memorial has been created to commemorate the life of Sheila Mitchell. You are invited to add a Tribute in her memory. Please click "Sign Guestbook" below to add your own memories, reflections, thoughts or condolences.