Funeral service for Mary Dee “Granny Jean” Mitchell, age 78, of Frankewing, TN, will be held at 2 PM on Friday, July 31, 2026, at McBurg First Baptist Church with Bro. Timmy Scott officiating. Burial will follow in the Wrights Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be from 5 PM until 8 PM on Thursday, July 30, 2026, at McBurg First Baptist Church.
Jean was born on July 15, 1948, in Franklin County, TN to the late Woodrow Walker and Lena Walker Hill. A charter member of McBurg First Baptist Church, she was lovingly known by everyone as Granny Jean. She never met a stranger and made friends wherever she went. Jean worked for many years at Amana and after retirement, she worked at Little Blessings Daycare, where she was everyone’s Granny. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family and attending all the activities of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Jean was the founder of the Boonshill Grand Ol’ Opry that raised thousands of dollars for people in need and author of Pinch of the Past Cookbook at McBurg Community Center. Granny Jean enjoyed cooking, gardening, and canning food. She passed away on July 28, 2026, at her residence, surrounded by her loving family.
Survivors include her children, Bimbo (Ami) Mitchell, Tammy (Dwayne) Carpenter, Troy (Sissy) Mitchell; bonus children, Leon Wells and Tonya Wells; grandchildren, Candi (Aaron) Boldin, Nici (Clint) Gill, Chae (Dustin) Adkinson, Taylor (Nathan) Bryant, Dakota Smith, Tanner Smith; great-grandchildren, Ashton Boldin, Callie Gill, Zel Adkinson, Kelsie Gill, Louise Adkinson, and Baylor Bryant. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Mitchell was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald Wayne Mitchell; sister, Margaret Walker Brazier; and a brother, George Buddy Walker.
Memorial donations may be made to Wright’s Cemetery, c/o Sheri Davis, 284 Red Oak Road, Petersburg, TN 37144, or McBurg First Baptist Church, 353 McBurg Dellrose Road, Dellrose, TN 38453.
Higgins Funeral Home is honored to offer comfort, care, and support to the family of Mary Dee “Granny Jean” Mitchell.
12 Comments To "Granny Jean Mitchell"
#1 Comment By Brenda and Big Joe Burns On July 29, 2026 @ 9:05 am
I am so very Sorry to hear of Jeans passing.
Such a wonderful fun loving lady.Always a smile on her face and a fun story to tell.She was loved by so MANY. God has definitely gained another Angel for sure and she is with Ronnie now and in no more pain.May God wrap his arms around Tammy,Troy, Bimbo and all her friends and family! Love ya Jean.
#2 Comment By Gary & Brenda Badenhop On July 29, 2026 @ 10:48 am
Sending our sympathy to all and prayers for comfort during this time.
#3 Comment By Eloise Hudgins On July 29, 2026 @ 12:41 pm
Bimbo and family so sorry to learn of your mom’s passing. You and your family will be in my prayers.
#4 Comment By Patricia moore On July 29, 2026 @ 1:43 pm
I love her. She was so sweet 😢
#5 Comment By Mary Bean Wright On July 29, 2026 @ 4:24 pm
I was so sorry to hear about Jean passing. She was like family to us. My heart go out to the family. Know that our prayers are with the family. May GOD keep you all in His hands. We LOVE you and always well. The Bean Reese and Wright Families
#6 Comment By John and Susie Compton On July 29, 2026 @ 7:52 pm
We are so sad to hear of Granny Jean’s passing. We pray for peace and comfort for Bimbo and all the family.
#7 Comment By Jimmy Martin On July 29, 2026 @ 8:27 pm
So sorry for your loss. May God be with you and lall of the family
#8 Comment By Bennie & Priscilla On July 30, 2026 @ 5:39 am
Bimbo,, Tammy ,Troy and all the family. We are so very sorry.Granny Jean was a Granny to so many, our oldest granddaughter text me on her way home from Gulf Shores and ask if we knew Granny Jean had passed away I told her yes she will be 30 this year and Jean is still Granny Jean to her she had touched so many lives ours included we were recipients of one of many of the benefits that her and many of our community put on over the years . I called her one day last week to tell her how sorry we were we missed her birthday she answered and said Priscilla I’ll call you back my nurse is here we had no idea she was so sick. She never made that call back but i know if she’ was able she would have that’ is just the person she was. She will be missed so very much. May God hold each of you in his loving arms and carry you through this difficult time. We love you all and will keep you in ours prayers. 🙏🩷
#9 Comment By Guardian Traffic Control On July 30, 2026 @ 8:04 am
Our hearts go out to you Mr. Troy Mitchell, and all of your family during these difficult times. Wishing you and yours our sincerest condolences.
#10 Comment By Amanda Mitchell Cartwright On July 30, 2026 @ 2:32 pm
Heartfelt thoughts and prayers and care all
#11 Comment By Rita Mitchell On July 30, 2026 @ 3:11 pm
So sorry for your loss.May God comfort each of you during this difficult time.praying for you all ….Granny Jean will be missed by everyone..She touched so many and she was beautiful inside out..Sending love and hugs…❤️ 🙏
#12 Comment By Mildred On July 31, 2026 @ 11:28 am
Jeans children and family. I cannot make myself get ready for today. I loved Jean and we had lots of laughs. We went to eat fried chicken and Jean and I didnt know it could be messed up so bad. We laughed all evening. Being on the Booshill opry was truly a delight, she started it and was a big sucess..RIP my treasured friend….