Elizabeth Loyd Mitchell

Elizabeth Loyd Mitchell, age 35, of Benton, passed away on Wednesday, November 16, 2016 surrounded by her family at Baptist Hospital in Little Rock. She was born in Conway on May 5, 1981. She graduated from Benton High School in 1999 with summa cum laude honors. She a member of the 2003 graduating class at Harding University, where she obtained a degree in music and a member of the 2011 UAMS graduating class, where she obtained her RN license. Her love of children led her to the Arkansas Children's Hospital NICU department, where she was currently employed. She was an active and loved member of Northside Church of Christ in Benton In addition to playing the oboe with the Little Rock Wind Symphony, Liz was an avid swimmer and enjoyed running. She loved to garden and had a gift for painting, taking on projects throughout the home, and enjoyed cooking. She played many roles in the lives of those she touched, especially her husband of over 13 years, Jimmy and their three precious girls. Liz gave selflessly of herself to everyone she touched. She did so to the very end through giving life to countless individuals as an organ donor. She was preceded in death by her father, William Howard Loyd and father-in-law, Jimmy Frank Mitchell. Survivors include, her husband, Jimmy Mitchell of Benton; three daughters, Jenniva, Charis, and Scarlett Mitchell of Benton; her mother Mary Hineline Loyd Palmer and husband Tom of Conway; her siblings, Kathryn Loyd Wilson and husband Brett of Little Rock and Christopher Loyd and wife Rebecca of Rowlett, Texas; one step-brother, Anthony David Palmer of Conway; three nephews, Jacob Foster Loyd, Kameron Allan Plank, and Brenden Lee Plank; one niece, Willamina Kathryn Wilson; her mother-in-law, Carol Jean Mitchell; one sister-in-law, Misti Lee Mitchell and husband Jamal Taha; several aunts and uncles; other relatives, and many friends. A celebration of life is scheduled for 2:30 p.m., Sunday, November 20, 2016 at Northside Church of Christ, 917 North East Street, Benton, Arkansas 72015 with Jim Gardner and Tony Stowers officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service on Sunday beginning at 1:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please consider memorial donations be made to Arkansas Children's Hospital NICU Department, 800 Marshal Street, Little Rock, Ark. 72202. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ballard.