of Batesville, AR
January 28, 1943 - February 19, 2024
Jimmie Anne Davis Mitchum, 81, of Batesville passed away on Monday, February 19, 2024 at UAMS in Little Rock.
Jimmie Anne was born January 28, 1943 in Batesville, Arkansas to the late Jo D Buie and the late Alvin Davis. She graduated from Batesville High school in 1960. She met the love of her life, Jim ''Fireball'' Mitchum when she was 12 years old while he was a lifeguard at the City Pool. As Jim was fond of saying, they married in June and had Lynne in July. He did not add in 1962 and 1969, respectively.
Jimmie Anne and Jim approached life as a team and she accompanied him to all Arkansas College events and remained a lifelong supporter of the college. She and Jim shared a special love of a lifetime.
Jimmie Anne was a homemaker and mother, always serving as room mother, Girl Scout chauffeur, and hostess for friends and family. Snacks were waiting after school and dinner was on the table each night at six. She loved helping others and volunteered for Red Cross and Special Olympics. Jimmie Anne was a member of the Jaycees, the Chaney Huddleston Fellowship Class, and the First United Methodist Church.
Jimmie Anne had strong and thoughtful opinions and was not afraid to share those with others. She particularly enjoyed Hints from Heloise and loved to share them with others. She was known for making Christmas candy, chocolate chess pie, and was always ready to bake a birthday cake. She loved seeing others enjoy them. She loved her family and friends dearly. While Jimmie Anne excelled at being a wife and mother, her favorite role was Grammie.
Jimmie Anne led an organized life with a place for everything and everything in its place and adhered to an immutable schedule.
Monday: Peggy Day
Tuesday: Clothing Laundry Day
Wednesday: Grocery Day
Thursday: Sheets, Towels, and Blankets Laundry Day
Friday: Mama Minnie Day
Saturday: Housecleaning and Dinner at Teals with Johnny and Peggy
Sunday: Sunday School and NFL
Jimmie Anne is survived by her daughter, Lynne Mitchum Teague (Dale), Grandchildren Andy T Rhodes and Kelly Anne Rhodes, Sisters Angela Hunter and Lana Parker, and Sister-in-law Fran Mitchum.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her loving husband, Jim A. Mitchum, and sister Gail Meacham.
Visitation will be at Roller-Crouch Funeral Home in Batesville from 5-7 pm on Thursday, February 22, 2024.
Funeral services will be at the Batesville First United Methodist Church on Friday, February 23, 2024 at 2:00pm with Pastor Katie Pearce officiating. Interment will be at Oaklawn Cemetery under the direction of Roller-Crouch Funeral Home of Batesville.
Pallbearers will be Noel Mace, Zach Jeffery, Allen Meacham, Steele Dortch, Tom Martin, and Matt Martin. Honorary pallbearers will be Andy Rhodes, Dale Teague, Scott Hunter, Chad Sade, Bennie Davis, and Members of the Chaney Huddleston Fellowship Class.
Memorials may be made to the Chaney Huddleston Fellowship Class, 615 E Main St, Batesville, AR 72501 or to the Lyon College Scholarship Fund at https://www.lyon.edu/give.
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31 Condolence(s)
Holly Wilkerson
Sunday, February 25, 2024
I am so sorry about the loss of your mom!!
I know it has been a tragic whirlwind for you all!!
I guess I completely messed up the dates because I fully intended to attend the service but had it down for Monday. I’m so sad I missed her service and seeing you & the kids!! Please know you all are in my thoughts and prayers ????????
I’m so sorry ??
Love ?? you all
Betty Burge Cockrill
Saturday, February 24, 2024
Lynne and your precious family. My thoughts and prayers are with each of you. Your mother was one special lady. Even with everything she has gone thru she always had a smile. I pray that our precious Lord holds each of you in His loving arms and gives you strength, peace and comfort in the days ahead. My love to each of you.
Gayla Simpson Hopson
Friday, February 23, 2024
Condolences to Lynne & Family!
Carolyn Caldwell
Thursday, February 22, 2024
So sorry for your loss Jimmie was a sweet lady
She came to Wanda s restaurant almost everyday
Prayers for family she will be missed by many
Charlene Handford Barlow
Thursday, February 22, 2024
Jimmie Ann and I were in the same Sunday school class at West Baptist and we both attended BHS during the fifties. In personality and appearance, she was the all American girl and a joy to know. My condolences to her loved ones.
Jim Felts
Thursday, February 22, 2024
So sorry for your loss, Prayers for the whole family. I was privileged to call this lady a neighbor for many years growing up as a kid. Nicest person one could hope to ever meet.
Betty Burge Cockrill
Thursday, February 22, 2024
Lynne and your precious family. My thoughts and prayers are with each of you. Your mother was one special lady. Even with everything she has gone thru she always had a smile. I pray that our precious Lord holds each of you in His loving arms and gives you strength, peace and comfort in the days ahead. My love to each of you.
Julie and Eddie Reves
Thursday, February 22, 2024
Lynne and family, love and prayers to you all. Jimmie Ann took care of not just her immediate family, but also many other family and friends. She was a great lady.
Linda Jobe
Thursday, February 22, 2024
Family of Precious Jimmie Ann, I was so very shocked at this terrible news. You will never replace the love and the hole in your heart that she occupied. But, we know she is with her Savior. May HE Hold and Comfort you all in the days ahead. You are in my Prayers.
Carol Millikin Roberts
Thursday, February 22, 2024
Lynn, I am sorry to hear about Jimmie Anne!! She was always such a good friend in high school! My mother and I would see Jimmie Anne and Peggy in Wal Mart and we would visit for an hour!! My heart snd prayers go out to you and your family ??
Linda Bastian
Thursday, February 22, 2024
Lynne, may you Dale, Andy, and Kelly be comforted by the wonderful memories your mother left you of a life well lived. Praying that the Lord will strengthen you in the days to come. Her love for you all has left its mark on your life. May you smile as you talk of your wonderful times with Grannie!
Love Linda
Brenda Wood
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Lynne,Dale Kelley and Andy. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. I loved your Mom. She was a very sweet and kind lady. Always had a smile.
Deborah Post
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Sending our love and prayers that God will comfort and strengthen you as you need Him to. Love and hugs to you all, Deborah and LaVon
Jennifer Hidy
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Lynn, I am sending you and your family all my love and prayers. Your mother was one of the kindest souls I've ever met. She will be missed by many.
Tera Moore Pollock
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Jimmie Anne was a second mother to me in elementary school. I spent countless hours playing with Lynne at their house. She was a remarkable woman and will surely be missed!
Lots of love and prayers to Lynne and the family.
Suzanne Magouyrk
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Dearest Lynne, Dale, Andy, and Kelly,
My heart is broken for you all. Your Parents and Grandparents were so special.
Love and prayers.
Lynn & Lana McCarty
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Prayers for you and your family.
Larry & Joyce Wilkes
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Lynne and family,
We can never express what a joy it was to know Jim and Jimmie Ann. They were special people and were always the same whenever and wherever you met them.
Nancy Sheffield Baxter
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
My prayers for the family. I worked for Jim at AC and therefore was friend to her and Lynn and my daughter were friends. Our Family Were at Coltons for dinner & they were next to us. We had wonderful hugs and smiles. About 2 weeks
later we visited again in Hobby Lobby & both of us had big smiles as we again visited. I told her that she was still a beautiful lady. If I saw her at Kroger she was smiling and always very neat. A wonderful lady
Audrey
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Lynne, I haven’t told Ayden yet. We were use to seeing Grammie during her morning walks. Ayden loved talking with her, so did I. I was late for work last Friday and I saw her walking. I stopped at the stop sign to yell Hi Grammie. I waited until she turned around. Once she realized who I was she gave the biggest smile.
Phillip and Amber Halfacre
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Our thoughts and prayers are will the family and love you all.
Joanne Couturier
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Lynne, your mom was so very special, her beautiful smile and gracious ways will be missed by all who knew and loved her as much as my family loved all of you.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
I have so many beautiful memories of you, your dad and your mom that I will cherish.
Regina Weaver
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Lynne...I'm still trying to wrap my head around the fact that your mom is gone. Such a beautiful lady, with a beautiful soul. Batesville will miss having her here. You and your lovely family are in our thoughts and prayers...
Laura Hawkins Ward
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
My love and prayers continue with you.
David hunter
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Our prayers goes out to the family
Sharon and Billy May
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Our condolences to you, Dale, Andy and Kelly. It was a joy to know Jimmie Anne.
Mark shreve
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
In my thoughts and prayers
Jeff Blackshear
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Summers growing up always included visiting Jimmie Ann, Fireball, and Lynne when visiting family in Batesville, and even after I grew up and made my way west, she was a constant joy and always a delight to hear from. I miss you terribly already, cousin.
Jd and Cathy Hill
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Lynne , we are so sorry to hear about your mom . You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers .
Fredricka Tablr
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
I’m sorry for your loss. I’m praying for your family.
Stacy Pretty
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Lynne, Dale, Any and Kelly-
I am keeping you close in my prayers.
Love you all.