Mrs. Jean Riggan Mitchell, 85, longtime resident of Gainesville, Florida, died Saturday, April 6, 2024, in the E. T. York Hospice Care Center, following a long illness.

Mrs. Mitchell was born in Henderson, North Carolina on November 14, 1938, to the late Robert and Beulah Riggan. She had worked for many years in Roanoke, Virgnia as a secretary for an advertising agency. Mrs. Mitchell came to Gainesville in 1980 and began working as a teacher's aide for many years at Littlewood Elementary School. She loved working with children and working in her flower garden and was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church.

She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Thom Elliott Mitchell; by one son, David Thom Mitchell, of Portland, OR; and one nephew, Michael Riggan.

A graveside memorial service will be held Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at New Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery. Conducted by the Rev. Joel Beckham.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Haven Hospice at www.beyourhaven.com/donate.

Arrangements are by Sossamon Funeral Home of Henderson. Online condolences may be made at www.sossamonfuneralhome.com.