Eloise Davis Mitchell was born on July 9, 1934, in Conway, Ark., to proud parents Matilda Johnson and Andrew Davis. She was one of two children.
Eloise found love and companionship in Bennie Eddie Mitchell, and together they welcomed three children into their lives; son, Benard Mitchell (Sadie) of Little Rock, Ark., son Dennis Mitchell (Tanya) of Houston, Texas, Michelle Mitchell (deceased) and a daughter who he loved and raised as his own, Janell Gatewood-Moses (Harold) of Little Rock, Ark. Eloise graduated from Pine Street High School in 1952 in Conway, Ark., Following high school, she continued her education at Baptist College. She dedicated 25 years of service to employment at Westinghouse/Phillips Lighting, where her dedication and hard work left an indelible mark.
A Celebration of Life service will be held at her church, Second Baptist Church, 1709 John Barrow Road, Little Rock, Ark., Saturday, May 18 at 11 a.m., with a public viewing at 10 a.m. The Committal will be held on Monday, May 20 at 1 p.m. at Pinecrest Memorial Park, 7401 Highway 5 N, Alexander, Ark. 72202.