Mary Ruth Mitchell was born November 26, 1925 in McNairy County, TN the daughter of the late Robert Henry and Lois Floyd Crangle. Mrs. Mitchell departed this life on May 1, 2015 in Adamsville, Tennessee at the age of 89 Years, 5 Months, 5 Days.
She was united in marriage to William Franklin Mitchell on November 27, 1943.
Mrs. Mitchell was a retired Respiratory Therapist with McNairy County General Hospital. She was a member of Bethel Springs First Baptist Church and served as Church Clerk for 50 years. She was a member of the Senior Baptist Association. Other than spending time with her family anf friends, she enjoyed reading books and cross stitching.
She is survived by her husband of over 71 years, William Franklin Mitchell of Bethel Springs, TN; two daughters, Bobbye Wagoner and husband Billy of Stantonville, TN, Lisa Curtis and husband Mike of Orlando, FL; three sons, Robert F. Mitchell and wife Joyce of Cedar Hill, TN, William Buford Mitchell and wife Beverly of Horn Lake, MS, John David Mitchell and wife Debbie of Bethel Springs, TN; six grandchildren, Angela Flatt and husband Joe, Christina Crewse, Jason Mitchell and wife Jennifer, Bobby Mitchell, Laura Bergeron, Jennifer Weatherford; 10 Great Grandchildren, 4 Great Great Grandchildren and a host of extended family and friends.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Mitchell was preceded in death by a grandson, Jon Clay Wagoner.
