A Celebration of Life Service for Betty Jo Mitchell, 76, is set for 1:00 pm Saturday at McPeters Inc. Funeral Directors with burial in the Holly Cemetery. Family will receive friends Saturday from 11:00 to service time.
Betty died October 7, 2021 at her residence. She was born January 31, 1945 in Bonnie, Arkansas to the late Rufus Calvin Mathis and Olean (Whitby) Mathis. She moved to Corinth about 13 years ago to be close to family in the area. She was a former waitress and cook at George’s Diner, and over the years she enjoyed camping, traveling.
Betty preceded in death by her parents; sister, Doris Rosenberger; brothers, Rufus Mathis Jr., Richard Mathis, James Mathis, Leroy “Doc” Mathis, and Cecil Fuel Mathis and Judge Mathis
She is survived by her daughter, Charlotte Peterson (Mark); special companion, Lanny “Buddy” Latch; sisters, Frances Harding, Willard Hall, Bernice Armold; grandchildren, Britney Wickler (Jerrod) and Brandy Allison (Tyler); great grandchildren, Reese Wickler, Asa Whickler, Stella Allison and Calvin Allison; extended family, Rick and Chris Hinds, Karen Patrick (Brad), Billy Latch, Linda Cronin, Ann Beviere, Darlene Block (David), and Sarah Singo; and a host of other family and friends.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Magnolia Hospice or charity of donors choice.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.mcpetersfuneraldirectors.com for the Mitchell family.
Arrangements are under the care of McPeters Inc. Funeral Directors.
