Roslyn Mitchell

Roslyn Denise Cooks Mitchell was born on July 7, 1963, in Lake Charles, and raised in DeQuincy. She was the third child of Betty Olivier Cooks and Lionel Cooks. Roslyn transitioned from Earth and gained her wings on Friday, Apr. 26, 2024.

Roslyn graduated from McNeese State University. She was a trustworthy co-worker, volunteer, and friend who made a positive impact on the lives of others.

On Nov. 22, 1993, Roslyn married Floyd Mitchell. They lived in Lake Charles, with their beloved dog Abby, and became an integral part of the local community. Roslyn worshiped at New Covenant Faith Baptist Church in Lake Charles, where she was a valued member of their exceptional choir and served as a Deaconess.

Roslyn enjoyed traveling with her family, especially to warm destinations, where she always found time to relax at the pool or on the beach.

Roslyn was preceded in death by her loving parents; and her beloved brother, Lionel Jeroid Cooks; as well as her dear dog, Obie. She is survived by her wonderful husband, Floyd; her sons, Terriance Anthony Spiller Jr. and Christopher Jeroid Spiller; as well as her daughter-in-law, Veronica; and her grandchildren, Asainey Edwards, Ebony, Xavier, and Gabriel Spiller. Roslyn is also survived by her four sisters, Pamela Simien (Ennis) of DeQuincy Carolyn Jackson (Percy) of Seabrook, Texas, Simona Clark (Ron) of Fort McNair, District of Columbia, and Kristin Griffin (Mac) of Orange, Texas; her sister-in-law, Sandra George (Jimmie) of Loreauville; brothers-in-law, Herman Mitchell Jr. of Loreauville and Gregory Mitchell (Faith) of Lafayette; godchildren, Breana Staves, Kyleisha Cooks, Ashley Smith; and a host of wonderful nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

“Now that our work is done, our course on earth is run. May it be said: ‘Well Done!’ Be thou at peace.”

The services will be held at the The New Covenant Faith Baptist Church on Saturday, May 4. The visitation will start at 9 a.m. followed by funeral service at 11 a.m. The burial will be at Combre Memorial Park under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home in Lake Charles. And Repass at the New Covenant Faith Baptist Church.

(Paid Memorial)

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