Linda Mitchell
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Linda (Kathy) Kathryn Mitchell, 50, of Bunceton, MO, died Friday, August 24, 2007 at the home of her parents, Warren and Mary George in Bunceton. She was born May 24, 1957 in Higginsville, MO.
Kathy graduated from Neosho High School in 1975. She attended two years of college at Crowder College in Neosho and the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, Arkansas. She was employed by the National Park Service for three seasons at Cades Cove, Great Smokey Mountain National Park in Tennessee and one season at Cumberland Island National Seashore in Georgia. She was also employed by Hamilton Stores in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming for one season.
Joining the army in 1986, she served in San Francisco and the Hawaiian islands. After four years of service, she began working for the Department of Family Services first in St. Joseph, MO, then transferring to Boonville, MO in 1994. She continued working with the DFS until retiring with a disability for health reasons. She then endured a long and painful battle against cancer.
Kathy was very passionate about family and life on the farm. She enjoyed gardening, planting trees, and protecting the environment. She loved to go camping, hiking, and fishing, and enjoyed hobbies like pottery, woodworking, and mountain music.
Kathy is survived by her two sons, Sawyer, 13, and Cord, 9. Also surviving are her parents, Warren and Mary George; two brothers and two sisters and their spouses: Larry and Myra George of Sedalia, MO; Gary and Carla George of Neosho, MO; Beverly and Jerry Greever of California, MO; and Penny and Padraic Brady of Cedar Creek, MO; an aunt, Minnie Layne of Bunceton, and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.
Memorial services will be held at Bunceton Federated Church, Saturday, September 1, 2007. The family will receive friends from 9-10 am. Services will follow at 10 am. Private graveside services will be held by the family later at the Masonic Cemetery in Bunceton.
Memorials may be left to the Sawyer and Cord Scholarship Fund, c/o Mary George, 403 W. Main Street, Bunceton, MO 65237 or MO River Hospice; 1410 Heriford Road, Columbia, MO 65202.
I am very saddened to hear of Kathy’s passing. She was a very dear friend of mine and I lost touch with her after high school. I have, after 30 years, moved back to Neosho and have many times passed by the house she grew up in. I’ve never forgotten her; she taught me what good friends were all about. She was always happy, kind and smiling. I pray for comfort for her family and for her sons.
Sorry for your loss. Thinking of you and your family. Amiee and Dianna Main Cage at the Casino
Dear Larry and family,
I am sorry for your loss. My heart and prayers goes out to you. God Bless! Thinking of you, Kendra
I am co-worker of Larry’s at the Isle of Capri. My prayers are with you and your family during this sad loss.
I attended most of high school with Kathy. She and I were not close friends but she was a classmate that always seemed to be a good person. She was very quiet and I never saw her being mean to anyone. I am so sorry to hear of her having the horrible fight with cancer and then losing that battle. My condolences to the whole family.
Just wanted to send my most heartfelt sympathy to Kathy’s family. Kathy and I met in a unique way on March 14,2006. We were involved in an automobile accident on Hwy 50 just east of Tipton. We stood together in the field that evening and I could tell Kathy was a special person. Although our visit was short it was meaningful. I’ve never forgotten her and was saddened to read of her passing in our local paper. I’ll always remember Kathy and am grateful our paths crossed. They will cross again one day and I will see her again. To Kathy’s family, I’m very sorry for your loss.
Mike Staton
California,MO
Just wanted to send my most heartfelt sympathy to Kathy’s family. Kathy and I met in a unique way on March 14,2006. We were involved in an automobile accident on Hwy 50 just east of Tipton. We stood together in the field that evening and I could tell Kathy was a special person. Although our visit was short it was meaningful. I’ve never forgotten her and was saddened to see her obit in our paper. I’ll always remember Kathy and am grateful our paths crossed. They will cross again one day and I will see her again. To Kathy’s family, I’m very sorry for your loss.
Mike Staton
California,MO
To Kathy’s loved ones:
Kathy will always be remembered for her lovely smile and gentle loving nature. May her family cherish the many beautiful memories of her time on earth and her sons can be assured she will be their blessed angel continuing to love them always.
Dear Georges: I know that you were expecting that Kathy would leave us far too early. I was shocked to find her obit in yesterday’s paper. My mother always said after the death of my sister and nieces in the plane crash that “there is no pain as that of losing one’s child”. From my experiences, I new that you are hurting. Kathy suffered, Kathy was brave. God, being the wonderful Healer, will give all of you, Sawyer and Cord, the strength to accept this. May HIs Arms envelop all of you. Norma
To the George family,
We are so very sorry to hear of Kathy’s passing. We know that this must be a trying time, but please know that our thoughts and prayers are with each of you in the days ahead. Kathy and I graduated together at Neosho in 1975 and Julie graduated with Penny in 1978. Please know that Kathy will be remembered as not only a classmate but as a friend. She always had a smile and was a joy to be around. May God Bless you all.
Greg and Julie (Koontz) Reed