Janna Kay Mitchell

June 27, 1952 – May 16, 2025

Janna Kay Mitchell, of Arlington, Texas, wife and lifelong best friend, passed away peacefully at her home, on Friday evening. She was 72. She was surrounded by her family, friends and husband of 46 years. She was a Texas born Wonder, outspoken and loving, passionate and giving, she loved life and was easy to laugh. She moved from Texas to Detroit, MI, to be with Joe, working at Frito Lay in both states. She moved to Sacramento, CA and begin working as a drafting mechanical engineer and then back to home in Arlington.

She loved babies. She always wanted one of her own but it was not to be. If you were with a baby, anywhere, anytime, you were sure to spend the next few minutes answering name, age and being told what a beautiful baby it was.

She was blessed with Wesley Thomas, grandnephew, who she loved as her own. Then a wife Amber and then a grandbaby, Rebecca Jo. She finally had her babies.

She was happy even through her pain. She suffered from Rheumatoid Arthritis for many years, but rarely complained.

She was a parishioner at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church and loved the Lord. She is survived by her husband Joe, brothers Larry and Roy Stephens, sister Jill Cuka, and numerous nieces and nephews.

A visitation for Janna will be held Tuesday, May 27, 2025 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Moore Bowen Road Funeral Home, 4216 South Bowen Road, Arlington, TX 76016.

A funeral service will occur Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 10:00 AM, 4216 South Bowen Road, Arlington, TX 76016.

An interment will occur Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 12:00 PM at Moore Memorial Gardens, 1219 N Davis Dr, Arlington, TX 76012.

Reception: 1:00 pm., Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 5819 W. Pleasant Ridge Rd., Arlington, TX 76016.