Jacqueline Mitchell Ambrose

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Jacqueline Carolina Mitchell Ambrose was born on March 29, 1964, to Jeannie Mitchell and the late Lucian Howard Mitchell. She departed this life on January 16, 2022, at the Union County hospital in New Albany, MS.

Jackie confessed Christ at an early age and joined the Bethlehem Baptist Church which she loved. Jackie graduated from Falkner High School in 1982. She was a graduate of Northeast Community College in 1985.

She met and married Elvin Patrick Ambrose on July 31, 1993 and to this union one daughter Syrmane was born. She then joined Mt. Zion M.B. Church in Verona, MS. She served there faithfully as pastor’s secretary, church secretary, sung in the choir, and served on the financial committee until her death.

Jackie Ambrose worked at Regions Bank in Ripley, MS for many years before she retired. She was the proud owner of Jackie’s Sweets where she crafted and perfected delicious treats that would melt in your mouth. Jackie had a love for taking pictures, spending time with family and friends. She never met a stranger was always willing to encourage, pray and help others in need. Jackie had a smile that would brighten up a room.                                   It was no secret that she loved her husband and her daughter; they were the love of her life.

She leaves to cherish her memories her beloved husband, Elvin Patrick Ambrose, one daughter Jacqueline Syrmane Ambrose of Myrtle, MS. Her mother Jeannie Mitchell of  Falkner, MS and mother-in-law Inez Ambrose of Verona, MS are left to cherish her memories along with three sisters Aquilla Mitchell, Melinda (Otha) Williams, Victoria Crum, of Falkner, MS and one brother Kenny (Jayne) Mitchell of Oxford, MS and a bonus brother Marvin (Candiance) Mitchell. She leaves one brother-in-law Rev. Melvin (Anita) Ambrose and sister in law,Velma (Johnny) Taylor. She leaves two uncles James (Gwen) Edwards of Detroit, MI and Charlie (Mae Joyce) Peterson of Tiplersville, MS and one aunt Ann Wilson of Milwaukee, WI.

She also leaves nieces and nephews to cherish her memories, Rasheda Brown, Octavia Ambrose, Melvin Ambrose Jr., Kendrick Williams, Ramone Crum, Brianna Williams, Clarice Mitchell, Daylon Crum, Jeremiah Mitchell, Mason Ambrose, Destiny Prather, Myles, Mallie, Kavon and Kam Mitchell. She had four special Goddaughters Gidget Riley, Dana Lawrence, Katelyn Burt and Lisa Rucker. She leaves three God grandchildren Addyson Vaughn, Koltyn Johnson, and Raider Riley. She leaves a host of family and friends.  She was preceded in death by her father, Lucian Howard Mitchell and her father-in-law, Larmia Ambrose Jr.