Marie Mitchell, 97, passed away on February 20, 2024, at Thorne Care Center- Wesley Towers, in Hutchinson. She was born on January 8, 1927, to Elijah and Bessie Bowman Reeves in Thayer, KS.
Marie married Jimmie Lee Mitchell on August 1, 1978. He passed December 19, 1993. She was an excellent homemaker who thoroughly loved her family. She was the epitome of how to treat all people. Marie was a faithful woman. In her younger years, she was known for gardening and making lots of apple pies. She enjoyed bingo, activities at the Delos Smith Senior Center, sewing Barbie clothes for her granddaughter as well as creating stuffed animals (enjoyed stuffies until the end) and being a part of whatever was going on. Marie loved the activities with Tanda at Thorne. Her dogs- Muffin and Tinkerbell- were her loyal companions.
Marie is survived by her children: Connie Ankenman of Hutchinson, Patricia Geiger of Erie, Debbie Schiffelbein of Garden City; her brother Donald Reeves of Chanute; three grandchildren- Ginger Bauer of Burrton, Thad Ankenman of Olathe and Adam Ankenman of Hutchinson, nine great-grandchildren and eight great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by; her parents; husband; grandson Micah; two great-grand babies; brothers Faye, Roy, Wayne and Larry; and sisters Ethel, Marjorie and Norma.
Cremation has taken place. There will be a private family inurnment in the Abbey Columbarium- Memorial Park, Chanute, KS.
At the request of Marie in lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Wesley Towers (for Life Enrichment Activities for Thorne Care Center) in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.