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1949 Barbara 2023

Barbara Mitchell

May 1, 1949 — April 27, 2023

Barbara Ann Mitchell (aka BAM), was born on May 1, 1949 in Detroit Michigan to Norman and Jennie Mitchell and graduated form Pershing High School in 1967.

Barb is survived by her brother Stewart Mitchell (and family); her cousin Shirley Burch (and family); her best friends Geri Wojczynski, Karen Szumny, Sue Tomenello, Larry Tomenello and Mary Washington (all coworkers from BCBSM) and numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and friends across numerous states (Alabama, Detroit, Ohio, Florida, Kalamazoo, New York, Maryland and Mt. Clemens). Barb is preceded in death by her parents Norman and Jennie Mitchell.

Barb worked at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan for 40 plus years. She loved traveling, crafting; such as decorating shirts, sweatshirts, tote bags, and doing ceramics.  Barb enjoyed line dancing and going to the movies with friends.  Her favorite actor way Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson.

Memorial Contributions can be made to the Alzheimer’s association (alz.org) or St. Jude (stjude.org).  Please share memories with the family at their "On-Line Tribute Wall" at skupnyfuneralhome.com

To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Barbara Mitchell, please visit our flower store.

Service Schedule

Past Services

Visitation

Thursday, May 4, 2023

4:00 - 7:00 pm (Eastern time)

Walter Scott Skupny Funeral Home & Cremation Services

28605 Gratiot Ave, Roseville, MI 48066

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Service

Thursday, May 4, 2023

Starts at 7:00 pm (Eastern time)

Walter Scott Skupny Funeral Home & Cremation Services

28605 Gratiot Ave, Roseville, MI 48066

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Interment

Friday, May 5, 2023

Detroit Memorial Park (East)

4280 E Thirteen Mile Rd, Warren, MI 48092

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