JoAnn (Shropshire) Mitchell

JoAnn (Shropshire) Mitchell, 74, passed away Sunday, March 23, 2025 at her home in Evansville, IN. She was born July 1, 1950 in Hobbs, New Mexico to the late James M. and Nona I. (Russell) Shropshire.

JoAnn worked in housekeeping at Kermit Hospital. She was artistic and enjoyed expressing her creativity drawing. JoAnn also liked doing needle crafts, especially crochet. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who treasured the time she spent with her family.

JoAnn is survived by her daughters, Tonya (Kirk) Chambers, Sonya (Steven) Walker and Chasity (Ralph) Brittain; son, Wesley Mitchell; brother, John Shropshire; aunt, Novella Russell; grandchildren, Gary Crawford, Jimmy Crawford, Nona Crawford, Stacy Pargas, Morrisza Ward, Devin Brittain, Erin Brittain, Kirsten Brittain, Allison Brittain, Adrian Brittain, Blake Williamson and Trinity Mitchell; and many great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, JoAnn was preceded in death by her brothers, Jimmy and Jessie Shropshire; and sister, Loretta Reeves.

JoAnn did not wish to have any services. Arrangements are being handled by Ziemer Funeral Home Central Chapel, 626 N. First Avenue, Evansville, IN 47714.

Condolences may be shared online at www.ziemerfuneralhome.com.