LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — Emmeline Honey Joy Mitchell, “Ms. Em,” was born in Lakeport, California, on April 17,1956, and passed away on Oct. 13, 2024, at Sutter Regional Center in Santa Rosa, California.

Em was an absolute beautiful full blooded Pomo woman who was strong, funny and amazing to be around. She never cared about any haters, she laughed and got through life no matter what.

She loved to be at old Robinson blasting her music while cooking and dancing. She loved cracking jokes, making everyone laugh.

Em is predeceased by her parents, Dubert and Severine Mitchell; siblings, Cheryl Mitchell, Dennis Mitchell, Sandra Mitchell, Crystal Mitchel and Jonny Mitchell; nephew, Ryan Rave; and her life partner, Don Rouse.

She is survived by her children, Erica Rouse and Robert Rouse; grandsons, Sonny and Jonny Ray; siblings, Lavonna Tapia, Eugene Mitchell and Jackie Mitchell; and many nieces and nephews.

Traditional Native American visitation will be held at her home in Lakeport on Friday, Oct. 18, starting at 11 a.m. until Sunday night.

Graveside funeral service will be held at Robinson Rancheria Cemetery on Mockingbird Lane in Upper Lake on Monday, Oct. 21, at 1 p.m.

Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com.