Frances Myrtle Mitchell's Obituary
Frances Myrtle (Mutt) Mitchell passed from this world to be with her lord and family Friday October 24, 2014. She was born December 6, 1921 in De Ridder, Louisana the daughter of Charles Guy Christie and Emma Christina Gerkin Christie. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, and seven siblings Ethyl Blanche Rader, Clara Marie Washausen, Orson Henry (Eli) Christie, Dolly Mae Broyles, Mabel Katherine Mueller, Leslie Guy (Slick) Christie, and Arnold Ripley Christie.
Shortly after her birth the family moved back to the Fayetteville area where she resided the remainder of her life. On November 29, 1941 she wed her lifetime love Richard Stanley (Dick) Mitchell Jr. in Stillwell, Oklahoma by the local justice of the peace. The next 30 years they resided in the Wyman Community on the family farm. During World War II they raised many a row crop for the government to help sustain troops in the war efforts. Many a harvest crew and row crop workers enjoyed meals she prepared and shared with workers on the farm. Together she and her husband raised two daughters Amanda Christina (Susie) Wynne and Shirley Mitchell; nephew Freddy Lee Washausen (one son) that was a part of their life in the early years.
In 1971 she lost the love of her life, but continued the farm operations for several years. In 1985 she relocated to the Baldwin community where she resided till her death. The last year or so she shared her home with Shirley her daughter. Together they had many laughs and tears, and cherished memories. She enjoyed her flowers and all of nature. She loved to watch the clouds and admire all the works our Lord created for our enjoyment on earth.
She is survived by her two daughters and one son; several grandchildren Calvin J. (CJ) Mitchell and family of Wesley, Arkansas, Charles Ward and family of Elkins, Arkansas, Cindy Wynne and Family of Okeman, Oklahoma, Wendall (Windy) Branham and family of Hackett, Arkansas, Shawn Wynne and family of Hogeye, Arkansas, Richard Wynne and family of Lowell, Arkansas; ten great grandchildren; one great great grandchild and numerous nieces and nephews; and her church family at the Baldwin Christian Church.
At her request no standard services will be held. However, at her home in which she lived for the last 29 years at 1850 South Van Hoose Drive in Fayetteville, a celebration of her life will be held 2:00 PM Saturday November 1st ,so that family and friends may share memories together in fellowship.
A special thank you to Elite Home Health, nurses and staff; Gregg Meyer her physical therapist; Jessie Garriott her friend and neighbor that has helped care for her the last several years. Friends of the U.S.P.S. for their continued support. Also Charles Kelly, the help and friendship he has given to the entire family over the years. Also, to Mike Harris, Melissa Mitchell, Charles Ward, C.J. Mitchell and Wendy Branham that have given there time towards her care the last few years.
Memorials can be made to the Evergreen Cemetery in Memorial to R.S. Mitchell 220 South School Fayetteville, Arkansas 72701 and Sons Chapel Cemetery Maintenance Fund, 4912 E. Sandi Dr., Fayetteville, AR 72703 .
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