Ethel Jo Mitchell (White) was born July 10th, 1956  to Carrie Jo and Herschel White In Corpus Christi, TX

and  was raised by the late Rev. and Sister Isaac Florence.

Ethel accepted the lord at a very young age. She and her sister , Amanda, were raised by Rev. and  Sis.

Moore who put them through music lessons in where Ethel played piano. Ethel worked in the church

from and early age using God's gift of playing the piano and singing. In her life she worked in all the

church's she attended. She was active in the choirs, missions and the usher boards until  her health

began to fail. Ethel was a longtime member of Rising Star Baptist Church and later about 14 years

membership with St. Matthew Missionary Baptist  Church until her death.

Ethel attended public schools in the Corpus Christi Indep. School District and attaining a certificate

and license as a certified nursing assistant. Ethel worked tirelessly with the elderly and sick  in

several nursing homes. In this she achieved many awards as employee of the month and of the year.

Ethel also worked as a home provider, and on many occasions worked tirelessly within her own home

and family. Ethel raised two granddaughters: Sharon White and Layla Smith. One grandson; Anthony Smith,

and a great grandson De'Shawn White, until her health began to fail.

Ethel tended to many sick within her own family as well. All until the point of death. To these were a daughter,

Tasha White a husband, her mother, a sister, an uncle, and aunt. Ethel was a woman of

great strength and courage. Never tiring under the pressure, even when her own health was failing.

In her life she never met a friend or person that she did not impact their  life in some way.

On  April 19th, 2021 God began  the transitioning of Ethel from earth to glory. What happened sudden

and surprise to many, this was no surprise or sudden act to God. He had and have everything under

His hand, control, and watch. In this Ethel was called home to join those who proceeded her in death;

James Mitchell (Husband) , Tasha White (Daughter), and grand baby , David White (Son), Omar

White, (Son), her Mother, a sister, an uncle, and an  aunt.

Ethel leaves to mourn: Daughters: Vouchon White (CC), Evette White (FL), Paulette Lewis ( S.A.). She

also leaves many grandchildren (15)) , and many great grandchildren (8). Brothers; Robert (Butch)

Pigford (Austin, TX). Rickey Anderson (CA), Charley White (CC), Sisters; Francine Kelly (Houston, TX),

Amanda Persley (Austin, TX, Valarie Hardeman, (CA). Ethel also leaves behind many nieces and nephews,

great nieces and nephews, friends, and Facebook family.