July 3, 1956 - June 10, 2016
MARILYN ELIZABETH MITCHELL, 59, of Little Rock, Arkansas, died June 10, 2016. She was the daughter of the late William Starr and Virginia Mitchell.
Marilyn was a lovely child and loving sister full of life and great promise. From a young age she was troubled by multiple mental illnesses, which prevented her from pursuing the life she would have chosen. In spite of that she completed an undergraduate degree at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, of which she was quite proud, and did work toward a graduate degree in gerontology. For a time, she held a paying job as a library assistant. She profoundly touched many of those who knew her.
She loved and was loved by her parents, her sisters and brother, Frances Mitchell Ross and Virginia Starr Mitchell of Little Rock and James Edward Mitchell of Vassalboro, Maine, her late brother-in-law, Robert Dwain Ross, her brother-in-law, George West, her sister-in-law, Libby Mitchell, her nine nieces and nephews, her eighteen great nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and family friends. She also made friends with many neighbors while walking her dog Sandy.
The family wishes to thank the doctors and nurses at UAMS for their care and attention during Marilyn's recent illness. Thanks also to Wilsa Robinson, Delphine Knight, Sharon Ahlborn and Ann Gevock for their kindness and thoughtfulness both recently and over the years.
Marilyn was raised in a family of faith and retained her belief and hope in God's grace. A service in Marilyn's memory will be held at 10:30 am Wednesday, June 15, 2016, at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, with inurnment at St. Margaret's Episcopal Church Columbarium and a reception following at the Virginia Mitchell Welcome Center at St. Margaret's. Arrangements are in the care of Roller-Chenal Funeral Home (501)224-8300.
Those wishing to make a memorial contribution may consider Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, 310 West 17th Street, Little Rock, Arkansas 72206, St. Margaret's Episcopal Church, 20900 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, Arkansas 72223, or the charity of their choice.
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7 Condolence(s)
DW
Monday, June 27, 2016
So sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in the words spoken at John 5:28,29
(28). "Do not be amazed at this, for the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice (29) and come out, those who did good things to a resurrection of life, and those who practiced vile things to a resurrection of judgment".
Frances Ross
Thursday, June 23, 2016
Thank you, sweet friends for helping us say good by to Marilyn. I appreciated what each of you said.
Thanks, Frances.
Susan Terry Borne'
Tuesday, June 14, 2016
Sweet Marilyn. We were lifelong friends through growing up in the neighborhood, Sunday School, Girl Scouts...and later both working at UALR. Cathy Mayton got it right - Marilyn, Ellie and Ann were the brain trust in our grade for sure! I pray Marilyn is finally at peace and her family finds comfort in the healing power of love and friendship.
Becky
Monday, June 13, 2016
I cared for Marylin the last months of her life. She loved music and would laugh when she knew I was watching her dance. She talked often about her dog with love twinkling in her eyes. She would get very excited when family came to visit and would of their visit for days. She was a beautiful lady so proud of all she had accomplished in her life journey. She taught me more than she ever could know. I know God is smiling as he welcomes from the bondage of her life. How she wished for so much and now she can have all she deserves. My prayers are with you. Please know Marylin is at great peace
Tricia Brown
Monday, June 13, 2016
Blessings to my dear neighbor. I know Marilyn had a very joyful reunion with her beloved corgi, Sandy.
with love, Tricia Brown
Madalyn Dortch
Monday, June 13, 2016
Our Mom's were the best of friends. Marilyn and I played together through many a bible study. Sweet, gentle girl from one of Little Rock's finest families. Prayers for her siblings that stood by Marilyn. May she finally rest in peace.
Cathy Mayton
Sunday, June 12, 2016
Marilyn and I were friends beginning with elementary school, Girl Scouts,cotillion, and more. Marilyn, Ellie Autry, and Ann Schmutz always set the bar for our grades through out school! Marilyn, may you experience God's Grace. Love Cathy Hamilton Mayton