Lauren Rose Mitchell
09/09/2011 – 08/13/2018
Lauren Rose Mitchell entered this world with her twin sister on September 9, 2011 a little
earlier than expected. She left us far too soon on August 13, 2018. Lauren was born in
the Republic of South Africa, to Bruce and Tania Mitchell. Lauren's twin sister, Kristin
Anne, may have arrived first but Lauren quickly assumed the motherly role to Kristin
and, a few years later to little sister Danielle Ava. Lauren loved playing dress up and
fixing her sisters' hair, tinkering with arts and crafts projects and just watching over her
sisters. She always woke up eager to fill the day with as many adventures as possible.
Lauren and her family moved from South Africa to Moss Bluff, Louisiana, in November,
2017, as a result of her father's work. Lauren was enrolled in the First Baptist Christian
Academy, Moss Bluff, and was in kindergarten. She loved school. She loved learning and
often noticed even the smallest details that others seemed to miss.
She was an artist and a ballerina at heart but an entrepreneur in practice. If Lauren made
something or picked a bouquet of flowers, she was always ready to sell it. She and her
best friend in South Africa, Tiana, had talked of one day opening an art studio which is
amazing for two so young. Lauren enjoyed being in charge and directing activities with
friends, family and at school. Lauren loved her family, she loved people and she loved
God above all. There is no doubt that He is the One who put the light in her eye, joy in
her heart and song on her lips. She is safe and happy in her new home with Him now.
Preceding Lauren in death is her maternal Grandfather Yot Greyling.
Left to cherish her memory are her loving parents and sisters, along with her maternal
Grandmother Rose Greyling; Uncle Robert and Aunty Adiele Greyling and cousin Abigail.
She is also survived by her paternal Grandparents Jock and Anne Mitchell; her Uncle
Craig and Aunty Ingrid Mitchell and cousins Alexander and Gemma.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to First Baptist Christian Academy and First
Baptist Church of Moss Bluff.