Brenda Kay Mitchell, 64, of Dellrose, Tennessee, passed away Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at her residence, surrounded by her loving family. 

Funeral services were held Saturday, April 6, 2024, at McBurg First Baptist Church with Bro. Timothy Scott officiating. Burial followed in Wright’s Cemetery.

Brenda was born on Sept. 17, 1959, in Lincoln County, Tennessee, to the late Felix Thorpe and Lela Cunningham Thorpe. She was a 1979 graduate of Boonshill School and worked for Goodman Manufacturing. Mrs. Mitchell was a member of the McBurg Baptist Church. Nana loved spending time with her grandchildren, especially teaching them how to cook.

Survivors include her husband of 43 years, Roger Mitchell; daughter, Crystal (Brock) Hopkins of Dellrose; son, Travis (Britney) Mitchell of Dellrose; grandchildren, Ellah Mitchell, Ryan Mitchell, and Sadie Mitchell; sisters, Linda Spray of Fayetteville, and Sherry (Mike) Presti of Fayetteville; brothers, Harry (Fannie) Thorpe of Dellrose, and Mike Thorpe of McBurg; a special friend, Janie Rhodes of Petersburg; and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family members.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may made to the McBurg First Baptist Church, 353 McBurg Dellrose Road, Dellrose, TN 38453.

Higgins Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Brenda Kay Mitchell.