Carol Sciambra Mitchell

Carol Sciambra Mitchell passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 25, 2019 at the age of 80. She was the cherished wife of 57 years to the late William A. Mitchell. Loving mother of Billy B. Mitchell (Tina Mitchell). Daughter of the late Anthony and Olga Kieffer Sciambra. Sister of Warren Sciambra, Joan Lee, Sandra Benit, Jane Miceli, Jean Sciambra, Jewel Rico, Valerie Miller and the late Anthony Sciambra and Earl Sciambra. Proud grandmother of Matthew Mitchell, Toni Ponsock, Terry Bonnett III and the late Ryan Mitchell. Great grandmother of Penelope Clair Mitchell, Joe Bert Ponsock IV, Max Tyler Ponsock and Chase Joseph Bonnette.

Carol was born in New Orleans, LA and was a longtime resident of St. Bernard Parish where she was a member of the Eastern Star. Prior to hurricane Katrina, Carol would often be found knitting or volunteering her time to help at St. Rita’s Nursing Home. She found pleasure in the details of everyday life and caring deeply for her family and friends. She was well loved and will be deeply missed by us all.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation to be held at ST. BERNARD MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 701 W. Virtue St., Chalmette, LA on Friday, August 30th from 11:00AM – 1:00PM, followed by a funeral service in her memory beginning at 1:00PM. She will be laid to rest in a private ceremony.