Rhonda Rose Mitchell-Bryan (Lansing)

Rhonda Rose Mitchell-Bryan, age 64, of Holt, MI and Cape Coral, FL went home to be with her Lord Jesus Christ on Friday, March 12th, 2021. She died peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, and always faithful Mother by her side holding her hand, as the family was singing and listening to Hymns of praise and reading from God's holy word. After an almost three year battle with ALS, her family takes comfort in knowing that she was able to shed her broken body and join her Savior in heaven. Rhonda was born on December 19, 1956 in Lansing, Michigan to parents Patricia Rose (nee Watson) Mitchell and Thomas Bird Mitchell.

Rhonda was a graduate of Holt High School. Studying under her mother and her Aunt Pamela, she blossomed into a beautiful dancer, performer, and talented choreographer. She assumed ownership of the Patsy Watson School of Dance (founded by her mother in 1951) in 1996, committing her business and her love of dance to the Lord, and sharing her gifts with hundreds of young dancers in the Lansing area, while grooming her daughter, Vanessa, to take the helm after her passing. Rhonda's faith was at the forefront of everything she did, including her battle with ALS. Despite dealing with the daily challenges of a body that was failing her, she committed herself to praying for others, leading the prayer ministry for the Joshua and Caleb Leadership Center (JCLC), a faith-based, nonprofit organization serving unfathered and at-risk youth in Cleveland founded by her brother Jerry. Rhonda and her husband, David, relocated to Cape Coral Florida in 2019, allowing her to spend a portion of each year in the beautiful Florida sunshine.

Rhonda is survived by her mother Patricia Rose Mitchell; beloved husband of 2 years and her caregiver, David Bryan; loving children Vanessa (Joseph) McNutt, Ronald Roberts and their father Ron Roberts; cherished grandchildren Lola and Ivey McNutt and a grandson on the way; dear brothers Tommy (Nancy) Mitchell and Jerry (Amy) Mitchell; her Aunt Pamela Dunworth, and many, many close and dearly loved cousins. She is preceded in death by her father, Thomas Bird Mitchell.

Memorial services will be held in Holt, MI at a date to be determined.

In lieu of flowers, and if your heart desires, donations may be made in honor of Rhonda to JCLC (mentioned above) located at 10076 Barr Rd. Breckville, OH 44141. https://joshuacalebleaders.org/ May God continue to bless you and your family.