Carlene Ida Mitchell

Carlene Ida Mitchell, 61, of Lebanon, IL was called home on Wednesday, January 2, 2019, to meet her Heavenly Father.

Carlene was born July 9, 1957 to Ike Moses and Oseree  Brown in Breese, IL.

Carlene loved to spend time with her family and her family meant the world to her.  She was known for putting others first rather than herself.  She enjoyed helping others and was known for her very caring and loving spirit.  She loved to be around kids.  Carlene attended Lebanon High School and was educated in various trades throughout her life. She was employed by the Federal Government for over 30 years.

Preceding her in death are her parents, aunts, uncles, grandfather and grandmother.

Carlene leaves behind her son, Joshua Giles Mitchell, daughter-in-law, Cassie and unborn grandchild, Joselyn Carlene; Aunts, Amilla and Helen; Uncle Haywood II and wife, Cheryl; a host of cousins and friends; and her very special companion, William Giles

Visitation: Saturday, January 12, 2019 from 9:30 to 11:00 am at Winstanley Baptist Church, Fairview Heights, IL

Funeral Service: Saturday, January 12, 2019 at 11:00 am at Winstanley Baptist Church.

Clergy: Rev. Fielding Poe

Interment: Valhalla Gardens, Belleville, IL

Meridith Funeral Home, Lebanon, IL