Melinda "Lynn"

Mitchell

Mrs. Melinda Leeks Mitchell was born on October 24, 1969, to Marvin and Joann Leeks in Concord, Georgia. Lynn as she was affectionately called by her family and friends received her formal education in the Pike County School System in Zebulon, Georgia.

Mrs. Melinda Leeks Mitchell accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior at Old Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church in Concord, Georgia, at an early age. She later joined Mt. Calvary Baptist Church in Milner, where she served on the Usher Board and the Youth Ministry leadership.

Ms. Melinda Leeks was united in holy matrimony with Mr. Charles Mitchell October 28, 1988, in Milner, Georgia. Their union was blessed with three children.

Melinda was a stay-at-home mom, raising her 3 children and taking care of her family. In her leisure time she enjoyed traveling, and spending time with her family and friends.

On Sunday, July 13, 2025, our Heavenly Father called Mrs. Melinda Leeks Mitchell home, where she will forever dwell in God's presence. Mrs. Melinda Leeks Mitchell is now set free from all sickness and pain. Rest now in peace and comfort, your journey has ended, battle fought, and victory won. She was preceded in death by brother, Curtis L. Leeks, grandparents, Daniel Leeks, Jenny Vee Powell, Willie and Bessie Lou Harris.

Mrs. Melinda Leeks Mitchell leaves a legacy of beautiful memories in the heart of her husband of 36 years, Charles Mitchell; their children, Shelita (Kelvin) Ford, Solita Mitchell, and Laterria Mitchell all of Barnesville, GA; her parents, Marvin and Joann Leeks of Milner, GA; sisters, Gwendolyn (Pastor McArthur) Childs of Barnesville, GA., and Felicia (Randy) Calloway of Milner, GA; her bonus brother, Russell Raglan of Griffin, GA; 10 grandchildren, Javontae Bradley, Jamea Bradley, Janiya Bradley, Jaidah Bradley, Cayden Askew, Skylar Ford, Khalani McGee, Janiya Sapeu, and Janysia Ford; sisters-in-law, Opail (Daryl) Alexander, Mary (Edgar) Lamar, and Shirley Mitchell. She also leaves a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends that will miss her dearly.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, July 20, 2025, from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM at Burden's Funeral Home. AService will be held on Monday, July 21, 2025, at 11:00 AM at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, 717 Zebulon Road in Milner. The body will lie in state at the Church one hour prior to the service hour. Interment will follow in Mt. Calvary Bpatist Church Cemetery. Pastor McArthur Childs is the Eulogist.