A TIME TO BE BORN
On February 20th, 2004, a precious bouncing baby girl was born to Bishop Cleveland Antone and Minister Indiana Mitchell. After seeing this miracle, they both decided to name her Camille Antoinette Sherene Mitchell. Her laughter, exuberant energy, and her unique personality immediately captured the hearts of all. During Camille’s younger years, family and friends began to observe how overjoyed she became especially when it was time to snack on her favorite foods. This love of good food earned her the beloved nickname, “Tuggy.” It was a name she answered to with glee. As she continued to grow older, Camille’s love for community, family, and cuisine continued to flourish.
A TIME TO CONQUER EDUCATION
Camille strongly believed “If service [was] beneath [her], then leadership [was] beyond [her].” (Jerome Gay Jr) When Camille began preschool at the Center for Early Education, her success was undeniable. She graduated as Valedictorian. After graduating from the Center for Early Education, she attended Sir Gerald Cash Primary School. At Gerald Cash, she maintained a 3.5 G.P.A and impacted the campus through her membership in the choir, participation in the National Primary School Spelling Bee, National Primary School Student of the Year award recipient, GLAT Attack victor and ultimately Head Girl.
As Camille advanced in her journey of higher education, her persistence for academic excellence continued at St. John’s College, there she served as a cheerleader, won the Anglican School Festival (2018), won St. John’s College’s Emerald Star Pageant (2015), served as Vice President of the Builders Club (2018),and led St. John's To victory as their soloist in the E. Clement Bethel National Arts Festival (2018). In the latter of 2018, Camille transferred from St. John’s College to Anatol Rodgers Senior High School.
At Anatol Rodgers Senior High School, Camille’s passion and purpose began to steer her voluntary work and academic performance. She served as: Female Senior Prefect Captain, and Co-Founder of the Royal Voices. She also served as President and Human Resources Vice President of her Junior Achievement company Bahamas Telecommunications Company. Other areas of service include Key Club of Anatol Rodger High Vice President, Co-CEO of Daughters with PURPOSE, West 1 Warriors Youth Empowerment Programme Assistant Chaplin, CEO of Words of Wisdom for Life, The Bahamas National Children’s Choir and College Club Bahamas.
After graduating from Anatol Rodgers with honors, she was awarded a full tuition scholarship to Benedict College, South Carolina, through the Public School Scholarship Programme. As a sophomore cybersecurity major, Camille was awarded the President’s Award for Academic Excellence. At Benedict, she was an executive member of the International Student Society, the Benedict College Choir, and International Praise Church of God in South Carolina. Camille concluded her final semester of study with a 3.9 G.P.A.
A TIME TO ACHIEVE PURPOSE
At the tender age of six, Camille gave her life to God during a Children’s Church session. One year after giving her life to the Lord, She was recruited to minister in dance with the Ordained Worshippers at the General Assembly (2012). This ministerial opportunity was one that brought young Camille much fear. Despite the dance beginning after the downbeat of the music, Camille froze for more than two minutes with her face soaked with tears. Fortunately, an elder in the service noticed her fears and encouraged her to try again. Once the music restarted and Camille found her place, she danced under the anointing for the first time. Her ministry of dancing was consistent throughout her life as she ministered at many churches and schools. Camille gave God all His due glory.
In similar fashion, Camille’s ministry of music began with a deep feeling of fear. However, with the loving support of her mother, Minister Indiana Mitchell, Camille re-focused and allowed God to use her as His minstrel. At her home church, Cathedral of Praise, Camille served as a praise member and leader and competed with the team in the Group Expressive Interpretative dance, Small Vocal Ensemble, and Group Skits categories (Honorable mention) at Teen Talent in Tennessee. Camille also shared her gift of song at church events, school events, and sang at the opening of Youth Month with her founded ensemble, The Royal Voices. Whenever Camille opened her mouth to sing, she often led others into the Presence of God. Although Camille was young, her zeal for God was real. She was a true scholar of the Bible, a minister of dance and song, and encouraged all of her friends to embrace Jesus as their friend and savior. She also achieved the nomination of Youth of the Year award (2018-2020).
A TIME TO REST
Camille never lost her relationship with God. Although she battled with pain, the loving presence of family and the everlasting presence of God gave her comfort. In her last days, Camille mentioned her desire to be with Jesus in eternity. On November 18th, Camille was called home to be with her lord and savior, Jesus Christ.
Left to cherish her memories are: Parents: Bishop Cleveland A & Min. Indiana Mitchell Brother: Kemel Mitchell (A.J.) Sister: Gabrielle Mitchell
Uncles: Captain Joel Jr & Judson Stubbs, Marvin (Ana) , Asst Superintendent 2100 Carlos (Carol), Deon (Gwenique), John, Sub Lieutenant Delron
& Ramond Mitchell, Giovanni Rolle & Brandon Darville Aunts: Mabelene (Shaun) Miller, Nurse Minnieruth (Gregory) Higgs, Rev. Joelyn Stubbs,
Claramae Storr, Nurse Natasha, Anirthra, Detective Corporal 3457 Corianna (Tamal Sands) & Rominka Mitchell Grand Aunts: Rev. Berthamae
Deveaux, Pandora Whylly, Marionette Mitchell, Min. Blanche Stubbs, Nina Fox and Shirley Fowler Grand Uncles: James Strachan, John Deveaux,
Jacob Fowler, Junior, Elliott & Arnold Farrington Cousins: Shauntae, Shaunece & Shaun Jr. Miller, Shaunae (Maicel) & M.J. Uibo, Gregria,
Randon (Althea), Johnathan, Serenity & R.J. Higgs, Jackson & Lincoln Stubbs, Elshanti King, Elsha, Ellura and Eljae Storr, Rayna, Noah,
Johnaye, John Jr, Shermiah, Delronae, Mia, Caedance & Krystal Mitchell, Rashad Greene, Star Sands, Nathan Newbold, Gianno Rolle & Santino
Campbell, Elvis & Tanya Mitchell, Dr Shakera Carroll & Kiki, Ramases (Shanette), Kaitlyn, Ramases II, Tristan and Christian Deveaux, Dr Feron
(Dr. Deanne), Annaleigh and Rhys Deveaux, Dr Gerard (Qutell), Caleb and Chloe Deveaux, Bis. Anwah (Antonia), Arianna, Ariah, and Arielle
Deveaux, Pastor Devard & Lady Janique, Devard II, and Dre Francis, Min. Terry (Shavon) Walters, Tamara (Dwight) Johnson, The Farrington
Family, Olga Meadows & Family, The Stubbs Family, The Dean Family, Florinda Williams and Family, The Region Bells Other Relatives &
Friends: Kenneth & Patricia Pratt & Family, Juliette Collie-Daxon, Bishop Moses & Rev Cynthia Johnson - Administrative Bishop &The Church Of
God Bahamas Family, Pastor Doyle & Lady Sylvie Roberts & Int'l Praise Church Of God Family, The Cathedral Of Praise C.O.G Family, Benedict
College Family, Southland Cathedral Global Ministries, Bishop Philemon Wilson and Family, Alphanette Grant, Una Reckley & Donnel Rolle
(Godmothers), Earl Bostwick (Godfather), Bishop Joseph & Andrea Smith, Lombard Odier & Cie Staff, Ministry Of Health Staff, Bishop Charles &
Rev Deborah Johnson, Sharon Deveaux, The King’s Family, Bishop Revy and Bernice Francis, Nekayla Pratt, Nurse Angela Wring & Team, Dr.
Kevin Moss, Dr. Raleigh Butler, Mother Susan Griffin, Bishop Sanford & Denise Rolle, Andy Sweeting, Destiny Adu, Andy Ferguson Jr, Danario
Sweeting, Hannah Duncombe and Maleah Henfield, Benedict College Gospel Choir, College Club Bahamas, Anatol Rodgers High School, Bahamas
National Children's Choir, Junior Achievement (NP) BTC Company, Mr. Delano Munroe & Youth Empowerment Program(YEP), Key Club
Bahamas. Among these loved ones are many others, but there were too many to mention.
