Debbie Ashcraft Mitchell

December 5, 1956 - June 22, 2021

The Dwelling at Auburn Heights

Friday 6/25, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

The Dwelling at Auburn Heights

Friday 6/25, 2:00 pm

Mrs. Debbie Ashcraft Mitchell, 64, of Phenix City, AL passed away Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at her home.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm EST Friday, June 25, 2021 at the Dwelling at Auburn Heights Baptist Church in Phenix City, AL with Rev. Wayne Scarborough officiating. A private interment will follow at Lakeview Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends from 1:00 until 2:00 pm, one hour prior to the service, at the church.
Mrs. Mitchell was born December 5, 1956 in Tallassee, AL, daughter of the late Bill Ashcraft and Charlotte Thompson Ashcraft. She retired as an Office Manager from Ashcraft Family Dental after many years of service. Mrs. Mitchell served beside her husband in the ministry at Auburn Heights Baptist Church, where she was a member since 1987. It was her vision to open Common Grounds Coffee Shop to serve all members of the community. The coffee shop is now open and flourishing. Mrs. Mitchell loved to travel, especially spending time in Wyoming. However, her favorite job was to be a mother and grandmother.
She is survived by her loving husband of 34 years, Rodney Mitchell; a daughter, Katie Mitchell Clampit and husband Jonathan of Birmingham, AL; a son, Shane Blankenship and wife Kim of Salem, AL; a sister, Tammy Glover and husband Larry of Phenix City, AL; a brother, Billy Ashcraft and wife Mary of Salem, AL; three grandchildren, Cane Blankenship, Lincoln Blankenship and Mitchell Clampit; several other extended family, church family and friends.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Auburn Heights Baptist Church, 4207 Auburn Road, Phenix City, AL 36870 and please designate the funds for the Common Grounds Coffee Shop.
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Rodney, Shane, and Katie, I was so sorry to hear about Debbie passing away. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. Remember, Jesus loves us with an everlasting love, his word is true, and we can trust him. While we can't always trace his hand, we can trust his heart.

In memory of Debbie Ashcraft Mitchell, Roger Franklin lit a candle

So sorry for your loss. We love yall very much and will be praying for all of you. I know Bill and Charlotte were there to welcome her to Glory. Love and prayers 🙏❤💕

I found this picture of me and Debbie in 5th grade at 4H contest. It brought back memories of our friendship: swimming at Spring Villa, Shocco Springs, GA's and Saturday night socials at Concord church. Although we did not see a lot of each other later in life, I always valued Debbie and her sweet family. My sincere sympathy. CONNIE COOPER

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Praying peace over Rodney, Shane, Katie and the whole family. Debbie was a very very special person and we were privileged to have had her in our lives and home. We will miss her. Love and prayer

So sorry for your loss. Praying for you and the family.

We were so saddened to hear of Debbie's death. Please know that we are praying for you, Rodney and your family and for Auburn Heights Church that the Lord will make Himself known to you in your time of grief. We wish that we could have known her better. Love and grace and peace to you all.

In memory of Debbie Ashcraft Mitchell, Christine Aguayo lit a candle

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So sorry to hear about Debbie. Really enjoyed talking to her when i came to do pest control. She was very sweet and always listen when i had a problem. She truly will be missed. Take care of yourself Rodney and praying for you and the family. Scott

In memory of Debbie Ashcraft Mitchell, Roberta Hudson lit a candle

Debbie was a precious woman of God, who poured Jesus into the lives of so many. She was a great listener and loved on everyone she met. Her spirit will live on in countless numbers of friends and acquaintances and with whomever she came in contact. She has met her Savior and is finally healed and whole. We will miss you, my sweet friend. Love and peace to Rodney, Shane, and Katie and all the family.

The world lost a beautiful, bright light with the passing of this precious woman! Prayers and Love to Pastor Rodney and his precious family! ❤🙏🙏

We we're so sorry to hear of Debbie's passing, she was truly a kind and caring soul. It is a great for loss for you all, she will be missed. Our love and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

My love to all the family. The Ashcraft family has always been special to my family. May God give you joy in this sorrow!

Rest on high Debbie. Praying for Rodney and the family. Till we meet again…

I remember meeting Debbie in the summer of 1994 as I moved to Phenix City from Illinois. I came to work with Dr Ashcraft and Mrs. Debbie was the office manager. She was such a welcome and pure joy to work with everyday. As the years went by and the Army transferred me on it was good to have Facebook to stay connected at least. Then we we were able to met up several years later when she was in Washington state with the PBR and I am so glad I did because got to see my daughter and we talked so much and it was just like we never left off. My deepest condolence to Rodney and the kids and Billy and Mary.. My prayers are with you all.

Sending prayers and love to Rodney, Katie and the family. May the God of all comfort extend his mighty arms and support you all during this most difficult time. I remember meeting Debbie & Rodney on a flight to Albuquerque, NM. We chatted the entire flight and realized we were headed there for the same reason...a PBR bull riding event. Over the years Debbie & I spoke many times about that “chance” meeting on a plane...that we both agreed was ordained by God. I will never forget Debbie and her truly beautiful spirit and love for God, Rodney, her family and others. With love, in great sadness, Susan Hanrahan

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