Rosa Fling Mitchell

Mrs. Mitchell was born August 3, 1913 in Troup County, GA, daughter of the late Daniel Earl Fling and Hattie Smith Fling. She was a member of First United Methodist Church of LaGrange and was employed with Bobbie Brooks Company in Atlanta, GA as a fashion coordinator until her retirement. She was a graduate of LaGrange College and was a member of the LaGrange College Alumni Association. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Franklin O. Mitchell, sister, Marian F. Brown, brother, Emmett Fling, and a niece, Dana Fling Henson.

Survivors include two nephews, Charles D. (Susan) Brown and Robert F. (Jane) Brown; three nieces, Rosemary Fling Little, Gayle Fling (Doug) Middlebrooks, and Ellen Fling (Rob) Danner; and numerous extended family members.

Funeral services will be held 2:00 P.M. Saturday, June 1, 2013 in the Chapel of Striffler-Hamby Mortuary with Dr. Don Jolly officiating. Burial will follow in Shadowlawn Cemetery. The gathering of family and friends will be on Saturday from 1:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M. at the funeral home.

Flowers will be accepted or contributions may be made to Florence Hand Home or First United Methodist Church of LaGrange in memory of Mrs. Rosa Fling Mitchell.

Those wishing to share a condolence or remembrance with the family may do so by visiting www.shlagrange.com.

Arrangements are by Striffler-Hamby Mortuary, 1010 Mooty Bridge Road, LaGrange, GA 30240 (706) 884-8636