Mrs. Lela L. Mitchell, age 62, of Boaz, Alabama, died on Saturday November 7, 2026, at the UAB Medical Center.
A Celebration of Life will be held at Two o’clock pm on Sunday, November 15, 2026, at Hammers Hall, Albertville with Greg Henderson officiating. The gathering of family and friends will begin at noon at Hammers Hall.
Mrs. Mitchell was born in Guntersville, Alabama on May 26, 1964. She worked as a cosmetologist at the Esquire Salon in Albertville for forty-two years where she served hundreds of clients, with many being multiple generations, many of whom turned into lifelong friends. She married the love of her life, Jeff Richards, on June 21. 2025; although, they spent twelve years together. She made his family hers and was affectionately known as Mawmaw Lela. Even though she had no children of her own, she was the best and coolest aunt ever. Her niece and nephews were as much hers as anybody’s. For many years, A’la/Aunt Lela made them her life, doting and spoiling all along the way.
Mrs. Mitchell is survived by her Husband: Jeff Richards of Boaz, Chosen Children: Blake & Corrine Schaffer of Boaz and Jada Schaffer of Hampton Cove, Chosen Grandchildren: Whitt Schaffer, Gunner Schaffer, and Wrenley Schaffer, Sisters: Anna M. & Darrel McKinney of Moody and Lezlie Clemons of North Carolina, Brother: John Crews & Gloria Clemons of Albertville, Niece and Nephews: Morgan M. McKinney, Mitchell McKinney, and Coleman Clemons. She was preceded in death by her parents; Waurine Clemons and Bobby & Gail Mitchell.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to the Miracle League of Albertville.
