Marie Margaret Mitchell

June 20, 1915 – December 20, 2011

Marie Margaret Mitchell was born June 20, 1915 in Tipton, Oklahoma and passed away December 20, 2011 in Merced, California at the age of 96 years.

Marie was a resident of Merced County for 67 years; residing in Merced and Planada. She attended Christian Life Center. She loved crocheting, quilting, painting, fishing, and flower gardening.

Marie was preceded in death by her husband, Obie Mitchell; daughter, Jackie Sutter; three brothers, and one sister.

She is survived by her son, Jimmie Mitchell and wife Lola of Merced; daughter, Caryl Friesen and husband Jerry of Clovis; grandchildren, Duane Mitchell (Karlene) of Missouri, Gerry Mitchell (Sandra) of Merced, Michael Sutter of Castroville, Greg Friesen (Linda) of Clovis and Mark Friesen of Fresno; 4 great grandchildren; 1 great-great grandchild; and sister, Virginia Ede of Merced.

A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, December 27, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at Plainsburg Cemetery in Le Grand, California.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly asks that donations be made to Christian Life Center, 650 E. Olive Ave., Merced, CA 95340

Arrangements under the direction of Stratford Evans Merced Funeral Home, Merced, CA.