Alice Faye Capehart Mitchell

Alice Faye Capehart-Mitchell was born on January 24, 1954 in Colerain, North Carolina to Catherine Capehart and Otis Capehart. Faye’s education includes a K-12 diploma, a B.S. degree in Comprehensive Business from Elizabeth City State University (Magma Cum Laude), and a MS degree in Business Education from Central Michigan University. Faye loved school and continued to take classes, studying in the fields of Elementary Education, Legal Assistant and librarian. Faye’s post farm employment years began in 1975 at the Norfolk State University as a clerk stenographer. She worked at the Langley Airforce Base before relocating to Richmond. She began her employment with the Defense Supply Depot as a GS4 and within less than five years was promoted to a grade 12. In 1988, Faye chose to become a stay-at-home mom and dedicated herself to caring for her sons and future daughter. Occasionally she accepted employment, working at Capital One and the Henrico School System, until her illness forced her to retire. Alice and Raymond were married December 23, 1977. To this union were born sons Brandon Mario and Rashad Omari, and daughter Rashida Channel. At an early age Faye received Christ as Lord and Savior. Faye attended the First Baptist Church of Colerain while in K-12. While there she was a reliable Sunday school secretary, and worked the job so long that her name was remembered as the church’s Sunday school secretary. She also sung in the choir and ushered while there. Once settled in the Richmond area, Faye joined the Mount Olive Baptist Church and became involved in the Sunday school working with young children. She also sung in the choir. She was involved in numerous ministries and made many recommendations and suggestions. Under Pastor Thompson, she was ordained as a Deaconess and held that position until she saw that she was no longer able to make contributions, due to her illness. Faye volunteered her time working for the PTA and as a room parent at her children’s school. The school principal asked her to apply for a positon that was posted for a permanent substitute, but she responded that she was a stay-at-home mom. The principal replied: “no, you are not. You’re out here every day. Just as well get paid for it.” Faye enjoyed working in the library and working with children with special needs. Faye was devoted to God and set an excellent example for her family. She focused on education and Christ like behavior for her sons and daughter. Alice C. (Faye) entered into eternal rest on Friday February 3, 2017. She leaves to cherish her precious memories a devoted husband, Raymond; two sons, Brandon (Katedra) and Rashad Mitchell; daughter, Rashida Mitchell; grandchild, Kaila Mitchell; three sisters, Freda Peterson (Leroy), Joyce Hall (Keven) and Sharon Watford (Jimmie); brother, McArthur Capehart (Norah); aunt, Annie Ruffin; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins; and, her very good friends who stood by her until the end, Eli and Gloria Burk, Renee Micou, Tina Barnes, Jean Parks and Anthony Dunn (husband of her late best friend Janna).

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Alice Faye Capehart Mitchell

January 24, 1954 - February 3, 2017