Beverly Henigson Mitchell, educator and community leader, died Oct. 30 at 86.
A former high school teacher in the Los Angeles Unified School District, Mitchell was an active participant in numerous organizations devoted to serving the community. Among her many notable contributions, she diligently volunteered her time in support of Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, United Jewish Welfare Fund, State of Israel Bonds and United Way.
She held numerous leadership positions in the women’s division of The Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles, also serving on The Federation board and several of its committees.
Mitchell was also a member of the boards of Vista Del Mar, the United Jewish Appeal, and the American Red Cross, among others.
Mitchell is survived by her daughters Karin (Barry Ulrich) and Jan; son Jonathan (Michelle); brother, Robert (Phyllis) Henigson; sister-in-law Elaine Attias; 4 grandchildren; 1 stepgrandchild; and one great-grandchild. Her husband, Joseph N. Mitchell, predeceased her in 2004.
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