Lillian Betty Mitchell

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Roller Crouch Chapel
405 South Peabody
Mountain View, AR  72560
Wednesday, January 6, 2016
11:00AM-1:00PM
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Graveside
Flatwoods Cemetery
Highway 14 East
Mountain View, AR  72560
Wednesday, January 6, 2016
2:00PM
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Flatwoods Cemetery
2709 E. Main St. Mtn. View, AR 72560
Mountain View, AR  72560
Lillian Betty Mitchell

of Mountain View, AR

November 2, 1924 - January 3, 2016

Lillian Betty (Peebler) Mitchell, known to her friends and family as Betty and to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren (and many others in the community) as ''Granny Goose'', passed from this life on Sunday, January 3, 2016 at Stone County Medical Center at the age of 91.

Born November 2, 1924 in Glendale, California, to parents Byron and Ethel Peebler she married Stone County native AlvyMitchell who had gone to California to find work. Her parents had run a laundry in Indio for several years and Betty and Alvy opened a laundry business in their home shortly after becoming married. They moved back to
Stone County in the mid-1960s. She gave birth to four children Steve, Nancy, Joyce and Cathy. After her divorce from Alvy in 1982, she began accumulating rental property in and around Mountain View. At one time or other, probably most everyone in town has rented a house or storage unit from her.

Betty was well known in the community and was referred to by many as the ''hardest working woman I've ever seen''. Until her recent illness took its toll on her health, she could be seen around town mowing the lawn at one of her properties or climbing onto the roof of one of her houses to make needed repairs. It
seemed that there was nothing that she couldn't do, or at least attempt, all through her 80s and was very active even into her 90s. She refused to retire, stating that she would when she got old enough. Her motto was, ''Don't worry, be happy'' and for many years the personalized tag on her vehicle read ''RUHAPPY''. She often encouraged her family to ''keep smiling''.

She leaves behind a loving family of four children, Steve Mitchell, Nancy Decker and husband Hinkle, Joyce Wait and husband Jim, and Cathy McCarn and husband Jim. She had 14 grand-children and 33 great-grandchildren. Her long-time assistant Jerry Partee had helped her with the repair and maintenance of many houses through the years and was like a member of the family. She was preceded in death by her parents Byron and Ethel Peebler, grand-daughter Tracy Cheyanne (Mitchell) LaValle, sisters Helen, Lena, Frances and Melba and brothers Gerald and Ned Peebler.

Visitation will be at Roller - Crouch Funeral Home on Wednesday, January 6, 2016 from 11:00 AM to 1:00PM and graveside services will follow at Flatwoods Cemetery at 2:00PM.

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45 Condolence(s)
Tina Kashary
Rayville, MO
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Tuesday, July 19, 2022

Always brought toilet paper when she would come stay. The best lady ever

Lori Cox
Mountain View,
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Tuesday, August 23, 2016

I love this lady so much, she was like a grandmother to me. I miss her everyday. Can't wait to see her again.

Ellie Dunbar
Mountain View, AR
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Thursday, January 7, 2016

All the family,
I am so sorry to hear of Betty's passing. She was a wonderful lady. May God bless you all.
Ellie

Jerold & Sylvia Jordan
Douglassville, TX
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Thursday, January 7, 2016

We are so sorry for the loss of your Mother, Joyce. Our love and prayers go out to you and your family. May God comfort you with His love and give you peace. We love you and Jim.

JOYCE YOUNGER
Whitefish, MT
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Thursday, January 7, 2016

Betty has always been an inspiration to me. I have never met anyone quite like her. Not only her work ethic but her disposition. She always greeted me with a friendly smile and always took time to have a great conversation even though she was probably the busiest woman in town. I have been away for almost two years but she is someone I will never forget and I think of often. What a wonderful life she has led!

Vivian Hall
Placerville, CA
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Wednesday, January 6, 2016

To the whole Mitchell Family my heart is with you.It is a great lose for everyone. You were a great aunt and you were more like a sister.

Michael and Reda Cartwright
Fifty-Six,
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Wednesday, January 6, 2016

So sorry for ya'll lost what a great lady she was,prayers for everyone.

Gene and Cathy Beach
Calico Rock, AR
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Wednesday, January 6, 2016

So sorry for your loss. Condolences to your entire family. She was a wonderful lady and will be truly missed.

Brenda Broyles
Mountain View, AR
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Wednesday, January 6, 2016

So sorry tor your loss. She was a wonderful person and probably the hardest working woman I know. She will be missed.

Greg and Cynthia Hall
Citrus Heights, CA
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Wednesday, January 6, 2016

We'll miss Aunt Betty much too. Beautiful awesome lady.

Roger and Becky Smith
Mtn View,
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Wednesday, January 6, 2016

PRAYING for all family and friends

Gary and Mary Dodd
,
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Wednesday, January 6, 2016

Love and prayers

Tony Younger
Batesville, AR
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Wednesday, January 6, 2016

Betty was a fine woman and like a aunt to me she will be missed by many so sorry for the loss she was part of our family as well she took very good care of my grandma

Doris Panicci
Mountain View, AR
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Wednesday, January 6, 2016

Prayers for all the family - Ms. Betty was an inspiration and greatly admired for her work ethic and is a loss for us all. Hope to visit with her in Heaven some day.

COL (R) and Mrs. Kevin Polczynski
Sparta,
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Wednesday, January 6, 2016

Granny Goose was such a fun, loving, and inspiring woman. She will be missed by everyone. Our prayers and warm thoughts go out to all her family especially Hinkle and Nancy and their kids.

Corlene
Russellville,
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Wednesday, January 6, 2016

My prayers for the family of Granny Goose. I know she will be missed greatly. Love you all.

Sherman Anderson
Mountain View,
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Wednesday, January 6, 2016

Sorry for your loss, blessings to family and friends. Betty was an inspiration to so many and a good example of how to keep on keeping on.

Bonita Herrington
Mtn. View, AR
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Tuesday, January 5, 2016

Miss Betty was a sweet , wonderful lady . She always lifted my spirits when she would come into the flooring store. She was one of my favorite customers, always smiling ! After I retired , I didn't have the chance to see her ofter but when I did , I told her how much I missed seeing her. What a beautiful person she was ! She will be missed by so very many . Prayers for all of her family. .

Don Crispell
Mt.View, AR
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Tuesday, January 5, 2016

Miss Betty was A Sweet Fine lady and will be missed by all..

Pat
Mt. View,, AR
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Tuesday, January 5, 2016

have know Betty for about twenty years, she was a Special lady, worked so hard at everything that she did. Load and unload things when she had the store behind the old Harps, always busy.You would see her all over town, working, hot weather did not bother Betty when she had something to do..I admired her so much...
Prayers for the family

Jennifer Whitfield
Bentonville,
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Tuesday, January 5, 2016

-R.I.P- Mrs.Betty. Enjoyed your great attitude and persistent ways.

Joe Beaudin
Mountain View, AR
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Tuesday, January 5, 2016

A very sweet and caring lady, would go out of her way to help anyone she could, I don't believe she ever sat down, will be truely missed...

Mike and Debbie Evand
Spring,Tx,
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Tuesday, January 5, 2016

Joyce, praying for you during this time. I know exactly how you fell, and I am so sorry. I know Granny made a big impression on Kristi, and she was "a go getter " Cherish your memories

Paula Marshall
,
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Tuesday, January 5, 2016

Betty will be missed by all that knew her. Thoughts and prayers to all the family.

Peggy Sturgis
Conway,,
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Tuesday, January 5, 2016

JJ

Cloy McWilliams
Mountain View,
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Tuesday, January 5, 2016

Sure will miss seeing her around town working and ball games

Stan and Karen Leonard
Raytown,
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Tuesday, January 5, 2016

Condolences to all of Betty's family. Our thoughts and prayers are are with you.




Sherry Lee Hargrove
Mountain View,
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Tuesday, January 5, 2016

Prayers with you all

Kim Chronister
Mtn. View, AR
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Tuesday, January 5, 2016

She is a great lady and a wonderful landlord.
She was always very helpful and understanding when I rented from her. Heaven gained an awesome Angel.

Jeremy Beaudin
Mountiain View, AR
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Tuesday, January 5, 2016

I met Betty years ago and have rented numerous properties from her. She was available anytime a repair was needed and took care of the problem. She will be missed by many.

Gene & Annette Blackwell
Mountain View,
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Tuesday, January 5, 2016

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family. Ms. Betty will be missed by all that knew her.

Pat and Dee Deitrick
Mtn. View,,
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Tuesday, January 5, 2016

Betty was a dear friend. We shall miss her. She was an inspiration to all who knew her. Praying for her family.

Bob and Pat Reeves
Mtn. View,
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Tuesday, January 5, 2016

Praying for all of you. So sorry for your loss.

Rhonda and Kelli Martin
Mountain View, AR
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Tuesday, January 5, 2016

Mrs. Betty was a good woman and I have great respect for her. Betty will be greatly missed I'm sure by family. These days it is hard to find an example of what a person with character looks like. Mrs. Betty is that example and when I think of what Mtn.View is and was , well Mrs. Betty is it. God Bless each family member.

Randy Barnhill
Mtn Home, AR
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Tuesday, January 5, 2016

I am so sorry for you guys lose. But she lived a full life and if anyone watched this woman work, they will understand how to get things done. I have never, except for my grandmother ever seen someone like her. God, got an angel.

Faye Farris
Beebe, AR
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Tuesday, January 5, 2016

I always admired Betty for her attitude about life and work. I like her thoughts about retiring when you get old. Age is a state of mind for some, and a reason to give up for others. I never saw Betty give up on anything and age was not a stumbling block for her. She will be missed in the community. Faye Farris

Noreen Linville
Fox,
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Tuesday, January 5, 2016

So sorry to hear this. She was a sweet lady. Enjoyed visiting with her at ball games. My thoughts and prayers are with her family.

Pam (Pitts) Moore
Conway, AR
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Tuesday, January 5, 2016

My thoughts and prayers to her family.

Judy Rector
Mountain View, AR
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Tuesday, January 5, 2016

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Betty was a great person and will be missed by everyone that knew her. Betty and her entire family will always hold a special place in my heart. Love and prayers, Judy

pat brewer mecum
ozark, AR
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Tuesday, January 5, 2016

Nancy sorry for your loss. God bless your family, your old friend Pat

Ronnie and Mazie Lee
onia, AR
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Monday, January 4, 2016

I just want to say we will be praying for your loss.

nancy steele
jonesboro, AR
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Monday, January 4, 2016

Will always have great memories of Miss Betty. She was always smiling and she would work every second out of the day. I enjoyed her when she would come into the Bank. I am so sorry for the families loss. I know you will miss her. Jim & Nancy Steele

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Bill and Sharon Giberson
Mtn. View, AR
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Monday, January 4, 2016

Betty will be greatly missed. We really admired her stamina and great attitude regarding life. We are glad to have known her over the years.

Sharona Nickerson
Jonesboro, AR
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Monday, January 4, 2016

My parents and I've both rented from Mrs. Betty. Couldn't ask for a better landlord. She was one in a million. Now she may have some rest. Who knows she may be building heaven right along side Jesus! <3

karen
, AR
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Monday, January 4, 2016

An incredible woman. An Icon and legend. No one else like her. Never saw her without a smile. She will be missed.