Brenda Joyce Mitchell

Brenda Joyce Mitchell, 69, of Malvern passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 31, 2019. She was born August 29, 1950 in the Smithton Community to Ona and Vivian Guinn Lock. Her father preceded her in death as well as three brothers, James, Brian, and Mark Anthony Lock, and a son-in-law, Thomas Schramski. Brenda attended the Historic Wilson High School and was a 1969 graduate of Malvern High School. Suvivors include her husband, Nathaniel Mitchell of Malvern; her mother, Vivian Lock of Malvern; her daughters, Mitzi (Kobie) Conner of Los Angeles, Calif., and Christy Schramski of Tucson, Ariz.; her sons, Patrick (Tanika) Mitchell of Little Rock, and Boyce Mitchell of Malvern; her siblings, Charles Lock, Marcus Lock, and Carmen Bailey all of Malvern, and Penny Lock of Hot Springs Village; a special aunt loved as a sister, Betty (Harry) Sherman of Malvern; uncle, Clarence (Dicey) Lock of Tucson, Ariz.; former son-in-law, Dr. Romeo Brooks; 15 adorable grandchildren and eight beloved great grandchildren; and extended family. Funeral service will be held on Thursday, November 7, 2019, at 11 a.m. at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 522 S. Banks Street, Malvern, Ark. Visitation will be today from 5–7 p.m. at the church. The guest registry: http://www.carriganmemorial.com. Arrangements are entrusted to Carrigan Memorial Funeral Services.