Helen M. Thompson Mitchell dies at 81

Helen Thompson Mitchell
June 23, 1935 - January 24, 2017

Helen M. Thompson Mitchell, age 81 of Monticello, passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2017 at Drew Memorial Hospital in Monticello. She was born June 23, 1935 in Warren, AR to the late Clyde Thompson and Pallie Oldner Thompson.

She was the widow of Mayo Mitchell, a homemaker, was a Christian and was of the Baptist faith. In addition to her parents and husband, she was also preceded in death by two sisters, Juanita Myers and Lois Taylor.

Survivors include two sons, City of Alexander Mayor Paul Mitchell and wife Genieve and Gary Mitchell of Monticello; one daughter, Alisa Mitchell of Monticello; one brother, Kenneth Thompson and wife Brenda of Magnolia; six grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday, January 27, 2017 in Mt Zion Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Thursday evening at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home. Online guestbook at www.stephensondearman.com.

Information provided by Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home.