The angel of silence came with chilled fingers, sealed the lips of Sister Mizella and her soul winged it s flight from the world of sin, sorrow, and pain to a place of eternal rest. Mizella Clifton was born August 11, 1960 in Arcadia, FL to Delores Gill and Nathaniel Dickson, passed away Tuesday, August 24, 2010 in Arcadia. She graduated from DeSoto County High School with the class of 1979. Mizella retired from the State of Florida as a Correctional Officer after thirty years of faithful service. She was a member of the Freedom Fellowship Christian Ministries of Arcadia. She enjoyed reading her Bible, listening to gospel music, and playing basketball. Above all, she loved her Lord and her family. Mizella is survived by; one loving daughter; Kasheia Clifton of Tallahassee, FL, three sisters; Jacquline and Janiece Evans (both deceased) and Beatrice Evans, living in Arcadia, FL. Mizella also has a brother; Gregory (Sophia) Hogan, of Arcadia, ex-husband Herman Clifton also of Arcadia, an uncle and a host of aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins, and sorrowing friends. A DAUGHTER S GOODBYE Ms. Princess, an angel, a friend, a confidant, a mother, a daughter, but to me you were EVERYTHING No words will ever be able to express how much I love you and will always love you. You were truly an extraordinary woman. I ve never met anyone with such a kind and warm hearted spirit. Your ability to touch and inspire people from all walks of life speaks for how truly special you were. You were so genuine and the love you had for me was beyond amazing. At times I would even find myself in disbelief at the lengths you were willing to go for me. Your love is the sweetest and greatest thing I will ever know. Now that I look back over your life, I honestly believe you were an angel here on Earth. I know in my heart that you re in a better place, but you will be forever missed. It saddens me to the bottom of my soul that you are gone. My heart is so heavy saying this last goodbye, but I know GOD need you more than any of us. He needed his angel back. I love you Prin. Love, Your favorite girl, Your best friend, your Boobie The family of late Mizella Clifton is grateful for all the many acts of kindness extended during the illness and passing of our loved one. May God continue to bless each of you. Sincerely, the Family Home Going Services to celebrate the life of the Late Mizella Dickson Clifton will be Saturday, September 4, 2010 at 12:00PM at St. John Missionary Baptist Church, 208 Gordon Street, Arcadia, FL with Reverend Pastor Robert Harrison officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations in Mizella s name be made to the American Cancer Society, 3709 W. Jetton Ave., Tampa, FL 33629 Online condolences may be made at pongerkaysgrady.com Ponger-Kays-Grady Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Arcadia, FL is in charge of arrangements