Ruby Annette

Mitchell

Ruby Annette Russell Mitchell, 80, of Richmond, departed this life on November 16, 2025. She was born on November 6,1945 in Mecklenburg County to Lloyd Russell and Mary Green Hendricks Russell.

She attended Good Hope School in Brunswick County and later attended East End High School in Mecklenburg County. After graduation she moved to Brooklyn, New York where she met and married John Mitchell with whom they were blessed with three children. After living in New York for ten years, they later moved back to Richmond. They joined Trinity Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. A. Lincoln James, Jr.

Ruby was employed at Chippenham Medical Center where she retired in 2019 after 36 years of service as a Transporter.

She spent her time shopping, pampering herself, spending time at the flea market and much more.

In addition to her husband and parents, Ruby was also preceded in death by her siblings, Herman Russell, Anderson Russell, Albert Russell, Haywood Russell and Eric Russell.

Left to cherish her memory are three children, Terrence N. Mitchell, Valencia N. Mitchell and Bryant C. Mitchell; grandchildren, great grandchildren, other relatives and friends.

Remains rest at Scott's Funeral Home, 115 E. Brookland Park Blvd. Viewing will be held from 9:30 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. Friday, December 5, 2025 at Scott's Chapel, 116 E. Brookland Park Blvd. followed by funeral services at 11 a.m. Interment private.