Linda Cantrell Mitchell, 69, of Marietta, Georgia, passed away at her home on the evening of April 11th, 2018. Linda's last thoughts were to comfort her family with her steadfast trust in God's perfect will and the certainty of her eternal home in heaven.

Linda is survived by her husband of 51 years, Reece Mitchell and her children, Lycia Williams (Alan) and David Mitchell (Michelle) and her granddaughter, Avery Mitchell. Also survived by one brother, Joe Cantrell and his son, Michael. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph & Dorothy Cantrell and her sister, Ann Cantrell Barber.

She was a life-long resident of the Smyrna-Marietta area; attending Campbell High School and working at Georgia Tech. She worked in human resources for almost twenty years. She loved to travel and spend time with the love of her life, Reece, as well as family and friends. Linda is known for her generous nature and ability to see the best in everyone. She was a living testament of love faith and loyalty. Linda has been known to say if anyone ever asks what my last words to you were, tell them I said “Thank you all! I sure did have a good time. Heaven is my home and we will be together again in the Lord”.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, April 15th from 3 pm-7pm. The funeral service will be held on Monday, April 16th at 11 am at Riverstone Church with internment following at Georgia Memorial. The service will be officiated by Terry Cantrell.


Flowers are accepted but Linda also requested donating to your church or favorite charity. If you want to make a charitable donation, Linda supported the mission work of Riverstone Church.

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