Maurine Mitchell

Maurine B. Mitchell passed away in her sleep on Friday, August 19, 2011 at the Mission Arch Care Center, where she was a resident. Mrs. Mitchell was 96 at the time of her death. Born in Amery, Mississippi, the daughter of Alexander and Margarite Deale, Mrs. Mitchell attended the Arizona State University, where she studied to become a teacher. Mrs. Mitchell moved to Roswell in 1941, after her marriage to Ervin W. Mitchell, who up until his death, led the family business (Mitchell Seed and Grain Company). Mr. Mitchell served in the U.S. Army in the Pacific during World War II, and upon his return served in the New Mexico State Legislature. Mr. Mitchell also served on the Board of Regents of the New Mexico Military Institute. Over the years, Mrs. Mitchell was an active volunteer in local community organizations. She served for over a decade as a “Pink Lady” at the Roswell Medical Center. She also did volunteer work at the Roswell Museum and Art Gallery, contributing both time and artwork to the Museum’s collection. She was an active supporter of the Roswell Humane Society, and loved animals, especially her dog Sam. During her lifetime, Mrs. Mitchell was an avid traveler and sailed the world with her Aunt Maureen in 1965. She enjoyed the company of her friends and was a skilled hostess, whose talents drew rave reviews from her guests. During her husband’s time in the State Legislature, Mrs. Mitchell served as a hostess to many elected officials, including a number of New Mexico’s Governors, as well as other dignitaries visiting Roswell. Mrs. Mitchell was cremated at the Anderson-Bethany Funeral Home & Crematory and her ashes spread in the mountain of New Mexico, near Alto, in accordance with her wishes. As she described it in her will, she wanted to be “where the beautiful flowers, birds and little animals thrive”. Gifts in her memory can be made to either the Roswell Humane Society or the Roswell Museum and Art Center. Please take a moment to share your thoughts and memories with the family in the online register book at andersonbethany.com. Services are under the direction of Anderson-Bethany Funeral Home and Crematory.

Maurine Mitchell

September 30, 1914 - August 19, 2011