Nevaeh Mitchell Death: Family Mourns Teen, Princeville :Nevaeh Marie Mitchell, 18, of Princeville, passed away unexpectedly in a car accident at 12:27 a.m. Sunday, May 5, 2024, in Peoria. Nevaeh was born on June 25, 2005, in Peoria, to Matthew Mitchell and Danielle Courteau, they survive.
Also surviving are her maternal grandparents, Rich and Alice Shipley of Princeville; paternal grandparents, Ben and Judy Mitchell of Peoria; great-grandmother, Jan Shipley of Princeville; two brothers, Rylee Mitchell and Mekhi Robinson; three sisters, Londyn and Delta Robinson, and Amya Stevens; two uncles, Ryan (Ester) Shipley and Sean (Britney) Courteau; three aunts, Kristina (Randall) Feagin, Tiffany (Ty) Shipley, and Taylor (Mat) Hill.
A bright and diligent student, Nevaeh was set to graduate with honors from Dunlap High School in just two weeks. She earned a scholarship to Loyola University in Chicago, where she planned to continue her education, embracing future opportunities and adventures.
Nevaeh’s work at the AMC Theater in Peoria was more than just a job; it was an extension of her warm and welcoming personality. Her creative spirit found expression in her love for drawing and clay work. Nevaeh also found joy in the simple pleasures of life, such as sipping her favorite pink drinks from Starbucks and singing.
Those who knew Nevaeh will remember her as the embodiment of love and kindness. Her presence was a gift to all who had the privilege of knowing her, and her creative soul left a lasting impression on the world around her. Her spirit, though taken too soon, will continue to inspire those she leaves behind.
Her visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 12, 2024, at Haskell Funeral and Cremation Services in Princeville. The funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, May 13, 2024, also at the funeral home. Pastor David Pyell will officiate. Burial will be in Princeville Township Cemetery.