Joanne Denton Mitchell
February 7, 1945 – July 18, 2025
MIDDLESEX – Joanne Denton Mitchell, 80, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, July 18, 2025. Joanne was born in Nash County to the late Eli W. Denton and Etta Pearl Denton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 29 years, Charles B. Mitchell, Jr., and multiple brothers and sisters.
Joanne is survived by her daughter, Wendy Perry (Ronald); her grandchild, Katie Hardy (Corey); her great grandson, Caleb Hardy; Siblings, Eli “Junior” Denton (Helen) and Carolyn Perry (Ronnie). Brother-in-law, Waddell Mitchell (Jane), Sister-in-law, Phyllis Alford (Jim) and multiple nieces and nephews.
Professionally, she worked for Westinghouse and ABB for 49 years, up until her retirement. Joanne always showed compassion for others and a willingness to help in any way she could. She was well known for her love of music and singing. She was often heard singing at weddings, funerals, church choirs and other special events. Joanne was genuine in her words and deeds, making her life a living example of how we all should love and care for one another. Joanne lived her life being a faithful friend and supportive caregiver to all those around her, always giving generously of her time and resources to assist in meeting their needs.
Joanne also enjoyed art and was talented at drawing and painting. She enjoyed participating in various community projects and creating church props for vacation bible school and holiday events. She loved animals and enjoyed spending time with her special canine companions, Peanut, Maggie and Maddie.
The family wishes to thank her wonderful caregivers, Trudy Lamm and Polly Allmon for taking such good care of her during her declining health as well as the team from Nash Hospice and Palliative Care.
A Memorial Service will be held at 3:00pm on July 21, 2025, at Stony Hill Free Will Baptist Church located at 9649 Stoney Hill Church Rd. of Middlesex NC. There will be a time of visitation from 1:30pm to 3:00pm prior to the service. A private burial service will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Stony Hill Free Will Baptist Church – Building Fund.
Arrangements are with Strickland Funeral Home & Crematory, 211 W. Third St., Wendell. www.stricklandfuneral.com
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I loved Joanne, I know she will be missed. Praying for your family.
My wife Nell and I met Ms Joanne through my dad when he pastored in Middlesex. She was a most gracious lady and we always looked forward to seeing her when we visited. Our heartfelt sympathies to the family that you will experience the peace of God in the days weeks and months ahead.
She will be missed!!
Joann was a wonderful person I met her when her mom was at Guardian cares in Zebulon and I took care of her mom she was a beautiful soul rest easy my friend 🦋💐
Never saw Joanne without a smile and a greeting. She made the world a better place.
We know she is now in God’s loving hands
Junior, Helen and Family: so very sorry to learn of Joanne passing away. She was a beautiful sweet lady. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers. Love in Christ, Sandra Smith Morgan
Wendy, Your mom was beautiful! Sending hugs and prayers.
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